Category Archives: Local Weather

Record-breaking cold temperatures stick around

Record-breaking cold temperatures stick around

What We’re Tracking Decreasing clouds this evening Extreme cold this week Big time warmup Temperatures have fallen to just below zero with a continued northerly breeze at 10-15mph. Wind chills are -15° to -20° this morning. Cloud cover stubbornly hangs on, but will decrease later this evening. We will be done with the storm system,…MORE

Coldest night of this Arctic blast ahead before a major warm-up

Coldest night of this Arctic blast ahead before a major warm-up

What We’re Tracking Very cold night ahead Sunny weather through the weekend Major warming trend Clearing sky and Arctic air still in place for tonight as temperatures bottom out between -10° to -15° early Thursday morning before the cold air begins its retreat. Wind chills may even dip into the -20s to near -30° by…MORE

How long would it take to get frostbite in Kansas this week?

How long would it take to get frostbite in Kansas this week?

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Frostbite is a serious concern when temperatures get too low. Doctors say with temperatures below 10 degrees this week, frostbite could set in within minutes if you’re not properly clothed. As a result, the Topeka Rescue Mission and Fellowship Hi-Crest are reopening their warming centers this week. Icy and snow covered roads…MORE

Snow showers and bitterly cold wind chills continue

Snow showers and bitterly cold wind chills continue

Snow central/south Tuesday Extreme cold this week Big time warmup Light to moderate snow continues to fall I-70 and south. Many spots have already picked 2-4″ of snow but dry air is starting to win the battle and erode away the northern edge of the storm. By the time its all said and done, we…MORE

Kansas schools close Tuesday as winter storm arrives

Kansas schools close Tuesday as winter storm arrives

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Schools across Kansas have begun announcing closures for Tuesday as snow and cold temperatures arrive with a winter storm. Multiple school districts in Kansas have announced closures on Monday, Feb. 17 that will impact classes and activities on Tuesday, Feb. 18. School districts and other educational institutions which have announced closures for…MORE

Weather officials warn of frostbite danger in Kansas

Weather officials warn of frostbite danger in Kansas

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansans will need to bundle up with some extra layers this week as temperatures plunge below zero, posing a hazard for those caught outside. The National Weather Service (NWS) station in Topeka issued an extreme cold warning on Monday, Feb. 17 for parts of Kansas due in large part to wind chills.…MORE

NWS warns of frostbite danger in Kansas with arrival of winter weather

NWS warns of frostbite danger in Kansas with arrival of winter weather

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansans will need to bundle up with some extra layers this week as temperatures plunge below zero, posing a hazard for those caught outside. The National Weather Service (NWS) station in Topeka issued an extreme cold warning on Monday, Feb. 17 for parts of Kansas due in large part to wind chills.…MORE

Another winter storm arrives later tonight

Another winter storm arrives later tonight

What We’re Tracking Early snow north on Monday Widespread snow likely Tuesday Extreme cold this week A band of light snow showers I-70 and north moved through this morning. We’ve already seen a dusting to an inch in those areas. Snow wraps up later in the morning and high temperatures climb only to the upper…MORE

Winter storm warning issued in NE Kansas

Winter storm warning issued in NE Kansas

KANSAS (KSNT) — Later on Tuesday, a winter storm is expected to hit the northeast and portions of central, east central, and north central Kansas. On Monday, the National Weather Service (NWS) of Topeka issued a winter storm warning and extreme cold warning that will be in effect until midnight on Wednesday. The NWS says…MORE