... Winter Storm Warning in effect from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM
CDT Saturday...
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Winter Storm
Warning for significant winter weather... which is in effect from
7 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Saturday. The Winter Storm Watch is
no longer in effect.
* Timing... rain is expected to change to snow across the area
during the evening. This transition could be marked by a period
of sleet.
* Snow accumulations... of 4 to 6 inches are expected by Saturday
evening... with isolated higher amounts possible. Some of this
accumulation could be a mixture of snow and sleet.
* Winds... of 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph are expected
tonight and Saturday.
* Impacts... the gusty winds could result in some drifting of the
heavy wet snow. Snow covered and slick roadways are expected.
The heavy wet snow may cause damage to outdoor vegetation which
has already sprouted leaves.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Warning means significant winter weather is
expected or occurring. This will make travel very hazardous or
impossible.
McConnell Air Force Base, KS
Current Conditions
37 °F
Overcast
Updated — 6:55 PM CDT on March 19, 2010
Local Radar
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McConnell AFB
37 °F - Overcast
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Wichita Jabara
36 °F - Overcast
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Wichita
36 °F - Light Snow -
Newton
32 °F - Overcast
Forecast for Sedgwick (67221)
Friday
 Chance of Rain
H 56° / L 29°
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Saturday
Snow
H 31° / L 27°
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Sunday
 Partly Cloudy
H 38° / L 25°
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Monday
 Clear
H 54° / L 36°
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Tuesday
Clear
H 63° / L 41°
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Windy. A chance of rain early in the evening... then rain in the evening. Snow and periods of light sleet. Snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 3 inches. Lows 25 to 30. North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Snow...windy. Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches. Total snow accumulation 4 to 6 inches. Highs 30 to 35. North winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Chance of snow 90 percent.
Saturday NightCloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Windy. Lows 25 to 30. North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs near 40. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
Sunday NightMostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. North winds 5 to 15 mph.
Warmer...sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
Monday Night and TuesdayMostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. Highs in the mid 60s.
Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. Highs in the mid 60s.
Tuesday NightMostly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45.
Statement as of 3:39 PM CDT on March 19, 2010
Winter Storm Warning
