Folks, get ready as winter is about to unleash its magic on Kansas with a heavy blanket of snow. Yes, a snowy Friday morning awaits us in the southern regions, but fear not, for by the weekend, the skies are set to clear.

Here’s the scoop – the storm is primed to begin in western Kansas on Thursday night and make its way east by Friday. The silver lining? This snowstorm won’t bring howling winds or icy conditions. Even the chill in the air won’t be too biting over the next few days.

As per the latest forecast, the most substantial snowfall, about 4-6 inches, is expected from Medicine Lodge up to Newton and Marion. The western parts of Kansas should see around 2-3 inches of snow. As for those north of I-70, anticipate a light dusting of 1-2 inches. The morning commute might be a bit messy, but things are expected to improve as the day progresses, with temperatures reaching the mid-30s.

However, the clouds are projected to part on Saturday, ushering in better travel conditions with highs in the mid to upper 30s and gentle breezes. But hold tight because another winter storm looms on the horizon for early next week. This time, a rainy start will transition to snow in central and south-central Kansas, with western Kansas experiencing pure snowfall. Brace yourselves for gusts of 30-40 mph, potentially leading to near blizzard conditions.

And as if that isn’t enough, seriously cold weather is on the horizon towards the end of next week. It could even become perilous out there, so keep a keen eye out for updates.

For those in the Wichita area, here’s the rundown:
– Tonight: Cloudy; snow expected after 4 am. SE/E 5-15. Low: 30.
– Tomorrow: Snow (4-6″ around Wichita). Wind: E/NE 5-15. High: 34.
– Tomorrow Night: Snow tapering off, then turning cloudy. Wind: N/NW 5-15.
– Sat: High: 37 Cloudy to mostly cloudy.
– Sun: High: 42 Low: 20 Becoming partly cloudy.
– Mon: High: 39 Low: 35 Rain, changing to snow by evening. Breezy.
– Tue: High: 34 Low: 26 Snow early, then partly cloudy. Windy.
– Wed: High: 40 Low: 19 Mostly sunny; breezy.
– Thu: High: 30 Low: 25 Becoming mostly cloudy.

So, there you have it, folks. Stay warm, stay safe, and revel in the wintry enchantment that’s on its way!