Winter weather in Wichita: the timing, predicted snowfall totals, wind chills
Snow and bitter cold wind chills will arrive a little later than initially expected in Wichita and south-central Kansas, but they’re on the way.
Predicted snowfall totals for Wichita have dropped a little: 2-3 inches is expected now.
A winter weather advisory will be in effect from 6 p.m. Tuesday to 6 p.m. Wednesday, the National Weather Service in Wichita said.
“Snow will develop tonight becoming heavy at times, especially during the morning hours on Wednesday,” the weather service said Tuesday.
Wichita has a 90% chance of snow after 3 a.m., when the area could see between 1 to 2 inches of snow. Tuesday’s nighttime low is forecast at 21 degrees, a detailed forecast shows.
Wednesday has an 80% chance of snow showers before noon, with snow accumulation anywhere from 1 to 3 inches. The high for the day is expected to be 23 with a low of 9.
All together, Wichita is forecast to see between 2 to 3 inches of total snowfall between 9 p.m. Tuesday to 6 p.m. Wednesday. Areas up north, including Topeka, Salina and Russell, could see 6 to 8 inches.
Wednesday’s snow will be accompanied with a wind chill of 6 degrees, and Thursday’s wind chill value is forecast at -2.
Travel conditions for Wichita could be hazardous, and drivers are urged to use caution. Some closures and disruptions are possible, the NWS said.
Up north along I-70, travel conditions could become dangerous. Widespread road and highways closures could happen.
Thursday’s high is forecast at a sunny high of 24 and low of 12. Friday is expected at a mostly cloudy high of 42, with a low of 30. Saturday could see a cloudy high of 40 and a low of 12.
Due to expected snow, the Sedgwick County Zoo will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 12, the zoo said in an email.
This story was originally published February 11, 2025 at 1:15 PM.