Look at some of these records

Such a crazy forecast for the middle of October. Sure, we can see snow at this time of the year, but it's a little strange considering how early it is and then to think some areas will get a couple inches before it's over with.

Here are the earliest measurable snows for different areas of Kansas:

And then we went digging for the last measurable October snow and found these stats. It's been over 20 years since Salina has had measurable snow this month. It's more common to get an October snow in western Kansas. In fact, Goodland just had some at the beginning of the week.

Hard Freeze likely Monday ... and Record Lows too

This early blast of cold air could result in some 100+ year old records being set in parts of the state. It's very likely some 20 degree lows will show up by Monday morning. Dipping that low threatens a 142 year old record in Dodge City. How crazy would that be. Several other areas of the state could be looking at record lows too. So keep an eye on the mercury early next week. This forecast will look and feel like January.