A winter storm watch is in effect from late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in Dodge City.
In addition, a wind chill advisory remains in effect until noon Saturday — with wind chills expected to drop as low as 25 degrees below zero.
"North winds gusting to near 30 mph will create areas of blowing and drifting snow on Sunday. ... Widespread snow will produce snow packed roadways and reduced visibility," the NWS said. "The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
In Ellis County, snow is expected to begin after midnight Saturday, with 1 to 3 inches of accumulation possible. A 40 percent to 70 percent chance of snow persists into Sunday night, when the low temperature is predicted to dip to minus 12 degrees.
A high of 8 degrees on Saturday will be the warmest of the weekend, according to forecasters.
