Snow in forecast for tonight and Tuesday

Up to 3 inches of snow are possible Monday night and Tuesday morning in the region. (National Weather Service graphic)

The forecast from the National Weather Service calls for partly sunny skies today and a chance of rain, followed by rain and snow tonight, then more snow possible tonight and Tuesday.

The weather service advises drivers to slow down and use caution while traveling when it starts raining and snowing.

The latest road conditions for the state of Kansas will be available by calling 5-1-1, the weather service said.

A winter weather advisory will be in effect for almost the entire region, with about 1 to 3 inches of snow expected, according to the weather service.

Slippery road conditions are expected for the Tuesday morning commute, the weather service said.

Well below normal temperatures are expected to continue through the weekend, according to the weather service.

A high risk for below normal temperatures is possible through Nov. 19. There is a moderate risk for much below normal temperatures continuing through Nov. 21, the weather service said. Also there is a slight risk for much below normal temperatures continuing through Nov. 23, according to the weather service.

Today, there is a 20 percent chance of rain after 2 p.m., with a high near 44, the weather service said. A south wind around 6 mph becomes light and variable in the afternoon.

Tonight, there is a 90 percent chance of rain before 7 p.m., then snow, possibly mixed with rain between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., then snow after 10 p.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 31 with a calm wind. From 1 to 3 inches of snow are possible.

Tuesday, there is a 30 percent chance of snow before 9 a.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 37 with a light north, northwest wind becoming 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds may gust as high as 21 mph.

Tuesday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 22 and a west northwest wind of 6 to 8 mph, according to the weather service.

Wednesday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 32, the weather service said. A west northwest wind of 8 to 15 mph will gust as high as 24 mph.

Wednesday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 23, according to the weather service.

Thursday, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 37, the weather service said.

Thursday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 16, according to the weather service.

Friday, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 27, the weather service said.

Friday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 16, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be sunny, with a high near 35, the weather service said.

Saturday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 18, according to the weather service.

Sunday, it will be sunny, with a high near 42, the weather service said.

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