UPDATE 6:40 a.m. Saturday: The National Weather Service office in Wichita has updated the forecast for the winter storm. Read about it here.
Saline County and surrounding counties are among those under a winter storm warning from 8 p.m. Saturday to noon on Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service office in Wichita (NWSW), a fast-moving, but impactful, weather system will bring a period of moderate to heavy snow Saturday evening through Sunday morning. The snow will be followed by breezy conditions, some blowing snow, and dangerously cold wind chill values.
The CDC warns about hypothermia and frostbite.
Be sure to bring your pets inside. If you have to be outside, limit your time in the dangerously frigid weather and dress in numerous layers.
Total snow accumulations of 5 to 6 inches with locally higher amounts are possible. Winds gusting to 35 mph will create areas of blowing and drifting snow.
Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as -20 could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Be sure to keep an eye on this storm. If you have to travel on Saturday or Sunday, you can check road conditions at kandrive.org.