UPDATED 3:30 p.m. Tuesday: Goodland NWS says some areas could receive up to 8 inches of snow
A winter weather advisory is in effect for most of northwest Kansas through Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service in Dodge City.
In Ellis County, snow is expected to begin early Wednesday morning, mainly after 2 a.m., accompanied by blustery winds ranging from 16 to 20 mph.
Up to 6 inches of snow are possible with the storm, which is expected to last through the day on Wednesday before tapering off Thursday morning.
The NWS warned that blowing snow could make driving conditions hazardous.
The front also will bring an Arctic chill, with wind chill factors dropping as low as 12 below zero Wednesday night.
After an unseasonably warm weekend, the high temperature Wednesday is expected to top out at 20 degrees, with a high of just 14 degrees on Thursday.
Skies are expected to clear Thursday evening and remain clear through the weekend.
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