Winter Weather Update - rain and snow still on the way

Just some quick thoughts here on the approaching system for Friday/Saturday. This still does NOT look to be a big snow maker for Kansas, but timing of the snow may have you changing some of your weekend plans. We do need this moisture, especially in western Kansas. But when you get down to it, most of us will get actual liquid moisture that's under .25"

Friday snow - this is mainly going to be in far northern Kansas and across the west. Some 1-3" totals look possible by early Friday evening as round #1 of the snow comes to an end. Central and eastern Kansas should be getting light rain (perhaps even some thunder in southeast Kansas)

Friday night - a bit of a lull is expected in the storm. Western Kansas will be all finished with the snow shortly after dark. Areas farther south and east will still be waiting on the snow.

Saturday - the storm moves into a more organized and mature stage. This means another wave of snow will intensify from OKC up through south central and across eastern Kansas. Snowfall amounts will be a little higher in these areas. South central Kansas looks to get 1-3", with southeast Kansas potentially getting 3-6"

Much colder air will be here for the weekend, so say goodbye to the January warmth for now.