Stormy week ahead - so much to cover

Yes... they are making snowmen in Las Vegas as a somewhat rare event just occurred with our next storm churning it's way toward Kansas. We still have a month to go before reaching spring and you still find mixed feelings about this cold and snow. Some of you still want one more good snow, but the overwhelming majority seem to be ready for spring. The cold weather has been relentless lately and we still have a lengthy stretch ahead of us.

So here's what happens today (Monday):

Most snow will be very light - flurries to 1" in spots. This is the leading edge of the storm, so most of the state won't have much to worry about for now. It does stay cold with temperatures in the teens and 20s. 

Tuesday storm - snow for everyone:

This is when the main part of the storm gets energized and begins to make a push across the Plains. So our widespread snow comes Tuesday afternoon and into the night. We don't expect the wind to be all that strong, so blowing snow is likely to be a lower concern for the area. But we will still have some very cold temperatures and difficult driving conditions during the main event. 

Another storm next weekend? - This one will have warmer temperatures

I'm expecting the weather to start changing quickly by Friday. Clouds, fog, drizzle, and some rain showers will be developing into the night. Then as the storm begins moving east, we see the switch to snow happening in the west. This could (and likely will be) a fairly wet storm for the Plains. It will also have some wind with it too, so western Kansas may see some hours of blowing snow. There's still so much to figure out as we get closer in time, but the active pattern rolls on.