The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Tuesday evening through Thursday morning.
A wintry mix will quickly transition to moderate to heavy snow. Initial snowfall accumulations on Wednesday of 3 to 5 inches, with an additional round of 3 to 6 inches of snowfall Wednesday evening.
Ice accumulations of a light glaze are possible early Wednesday.
Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Near white out conditions are possible across southeast Kansas for Wednesday evening, due to heavy snowfall and blowing snow.