The entire state of Kansas is ready for the first major snowstorm of February.
Significant snowfall starts in south-central Kansas late Tuesday night, transitioning from clear skies to a snowstorm during a 36-hour period.
The heaviest snowfall will occur across the northern half the area, and snowfall totals will dwindle towards the south. However, there could be some ice in the form of freezing drizzle around the Kansas/Oklahoma line.
The majority of Winter Weather Alerts will go into effect by the early evening hours on Tuesday.
Heavy snow will gradually develop and move in throughout Tuesday night overnight into Wednesday; wintry weather will be widespread throughout the night.
A slower commute Wednesday morning is guaranteed. If the hazardous travel is not enough, a gusty wind from the north will be present as well.
After the snow tapers off Wednesday, temperatures will tank. Overnight low temperatures from Wednesday night into Thursday will bottom out at 4° in the Wichita area.
The break between systems will be brief. More wintry and wet weather will approach from the west by Friday. Saturday could be slick because of a mixture of snow and rain, with high temperatures remaining below average.