Snow update

There aren't too many changes to the forecast from the last 36-48 hours. It still looks like the snow and rain will move into Kansas and make for some interesting weather beginning tonight (Tue. night) and continue through at least 7 or 8 p.m. Wednesday. This storm is tracking from the Rockies and will roll right out across Kansas into Wednesday.

Snow forecasting is tricky because there are so many factors to take into consideration, but at the end of the day, nobody is going to get buried by what's about to move through the Plains. Most of the state will see a few inches of snow, and if you decide not to shovel or have it cleared, it should be gone by the end of the week.

Timing: Light snow and flurries begins in western Kansas later this afternoon. Accumulations will be minimal and most roads should be just fine. Farther east, there's a good chance it will be a mix of some light rain/drizzle. 

Later tonight/early Wednesday: Snow begins to ramp up across western Kansas. Areas west of a Hays to Dodge City line will mainly get snow. And as soon as it gets dark, chances will increase for central Kansas to start getting some snow (and it could be mixed with some freezing drizzle too)

Wichita and much of south central Kansas may be getting some rain through the night. 

Wednesday - Throughout the day, the rain snow line will keep pushing east and get everyone turned over to snow. The later the changeover, the less snow you get. If it happens sooner, then you could see a little bit more. I think there will be several 2, 3, and 4 inch amounts from this storm, but on the high side, some areas may see 5"

Watch for possible record lows early Thursday: Several areas will drop into the teens, and that will put us on record watch to begin Halloween. Wind chills will easily dip below zero for a few areas, but record information does NOT take into account feels like temperatures.