Some wild weather arriving this week

Could it be we FINALLY have a storm on the way to Kansas? After being left out of almost everything that has happened the last 3 months, we just might have a decent shot at some rain and snow before this week is out.

First, we get the BIG jump in temperatures today, tomorrow, and even Wednesday.

Our maps are showing some 60s too for Tuesday & Wednesday. That would put us in striking range of some records in Kansas, but most record highs this time of year are still around 70 degrees, which looks a little out of reach this week.

Midweek Storm:
The storm we are watching today and tomorrow will be coming through southern California and eventually, the 4 Corners area. We have yet to see a storm take this track all winter, and that's why the drought conditions continue to expand. 

Just ahead of the storm, we will likely see 50s and 60s Wednesday, but then rain sets in Wednesday night. It should develop in central and western Kansas first, then change to snow during the night.

My concern is the combination of strong wind and snow Wednesday night in western and northern Kansas. Blizzard-like conditions are certainly possible for a few hours, which will of course have impacts on road conditions. I'll be posting some initial thoughts on snow accumulation later today and again tomorrow here on the blog. It's safe to say this is the most significant storm we've seen in the Plains all season, and maybe the strongest in nearly 3 months.