Severe weather and SNOW... what?

What is up with this weather? The storm we are tracking into the weekend is something we might expect to see in March. There will be severe storms on one side and snow/blizzard conditions on the backside.

Today: Record highs are likely in many spots across central and western Kansas. Some places will get into the mid 90s, which is absolutely crazy for mid April!

Friday Severe Threat:
It's a close call for Kansas, but we will likely see almost ALL hail and wind producing storms track east of Kansas. The setup is a classic, springtime setup where you have some powerful winds above the ground that can get storms to rotate. I think a few of the storms will produce tornadoes, so you will likely hear about tornado watches from Missouri to the Gulf coast.

Snow in Kansas - Yep!
The backside of the storm will produce blizzard conditions across Nebraska and the Dakotas. There will be snow in northwest Kansas, but figuring out how much is proving tricky. Most models indicate this could be a 1-3" snow event for areas along and north of I-70. However, given the strong winds, it's going to be really tough measuring the snow.

Weekend: 
There will be some light snow showers around Saturday morning, but should be ending by the afternoon. Expect more sub-freezing temperatures by early Sunday, so once again, prepare to cover tender plants and protect any irrigation equipment that may freeze and break.