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National Weather Service meteorologist Matt Flanagan briefed emergency managers and media on an upcoming winter storm expected to impact northeast and central Kansas from Friday through Sunday, followed by extreme cold into Monday. Forecasters are confident it will be very cold, with wind chills between minus 10 and minus 20 degrees. While it may not be cold enough for a long-lasting cold weather warning, a cold weather advisory is in place and could be extended into Monday.

The storm will bring all snow, with no ice or freezing rain expected. Snow will be light and fluffy, increasing the potential for some blowing snow, though winds are not expected to reach blizzard conditions. The event is forecast to occur in two rounds: the first from late Friday afternoon through early Saturday morning, and the second from Saturday evening into Sunday morning, with a lull in between.

Snowfall amounts remain uncertain. Most areas are likely to see 2–5 inches north of I-70 and 4–8 inches south, with low confidence in totals exceeding 8 inches. Areas impacted by both snow bands could see higher totals.
Travel impacts are likely, and officials emphasized using KanDrive for road conditions and closures. All snow is expected to end by midday Sunday, with cold conditions lingering afterward.