Snow, bitter cold in today’s forecast

Wyandotte County could see some light snow flurries today. (National Weather Service graphic)
National Weather Service graphic
Wednesday’s wind chill is in the single digits. At 9 a.m. Wednesday, the wind chill was zero in Wyandotte County. (National Weather Service graphic)
The high this afternoon could rise to 17. (National Weather Service graphic)
The weather turns even colder on the weekend. (National Weather Service graphic)

Light flurries are in the forecast for Wednesday, mainly before 4 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

The heaviest snow is expected to be around I-70, the weather service said.

Slippery roads and sidewalks are expected, and residents are asked to exercise caution if traveling, according to the weather service. At 9 a.m., it was clear in Wyandotte County, with no snow on the highways, with a slight possibility of snow later in the day. Some of the side streets were snow-covered from a previous storm.

The prolonged stretch of sub-freezing temperatures will continue during the next several days, with bitterly cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills expected.

Today, there is a 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4 p.m., with a high near 17, the weather service said. The wind chill will be between minus 1 and 4. A north northeast wind of 8 to 10 mph is possible.

Tonight, there is a 20 percent chance of snow before midnight, then a slight chance of snow after 3 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 10 with wind chill values between minus 3 and 4. A northeast wind will be around 10 mph.

Thursday, it will be cloudy, with a high near 17 and wind chill values between minus 3 and 3, and a northeast wind of 11 mph, the weather service said.

Thursday night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 2 and wind chill values between minus 4 and minus 9, and a north northeast wind of 7 to 10 mph, according to the weather service.

Friday, there is a 20 percent chance of snow after noon, with a high near 12 and a north northeast wind of 8 to 11 mph, the weather service said.

Friday night, there is a 40 percent chance of snow, with a low around 0, according to the weather service.

Saturday, there is a 30 percent chance of snow before noon, with a high near 7, the weather service said.

Saturday night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low of minus 6, according to the weather service.

Sunday, it will be partly sunny and cold, with a high near 5, the weather service said.

Sunday night, there is a 30 percent chance of snow after midnight, with a low of minus 5, according to the weather service.

Monday, Washington’s Birthday, there is a 30 percent chance of snow, with a high near 7, the weather service said.

Monday night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low around minus 5, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, it will be partly sunny with a high near 17, the weather service said.