Have you been enjoying this last week of weather? Incredible to see the 70s around here earlier in the week and I would venture to say we will see those again before the cold of winter returns to Kansas.
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| Traffic camera from New Mexico near Capulin |
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| Brunt of the storm will slide southwest of Kansas |
We are SO close to having a winter storm today. And while we are forecasting some snow in southwest Kansas, it's not going to be the heavy accumulations that southern Colorado and northern New Mexico will be seeing. Already this Wednesday morning, roads are getting snowpacked and icy and difficult to maneuver. Forecast models show up to a foot (maybe even more) of snow could fall by Wednesday night.
Southwest Kansas should see a few inches, especially around Elkhart and Liberal, but it's highly unlikely any of it will spread farther east or north. The track of this system continues to be south and that will keep most of the slick road conditions just outside of our area. But traveling southwest of Kansas could be tricky later this evening and tonight.
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| A huge buildup in the warm air is expected from Kansas west to begin the week |
If you want the warmer weather back, you'll get your wish this weekend AND next week. And based on the way this winter pattern is repeating, I would expect this mild weather to last another few weeks before we have any chances of Arctic air returning. Just like highs in the 70s in July provide a nice break from the summer heat, 60s in January provide a nice relief from the winter blues. Makes you a little antsy for spring, doesn't it?
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