More Snow Likely

The next weather system is centered on Thursday night. Here is some information.

See the attached for a map of the probability of 4" or  more of snow and the hourly wind forecast for Thursday night.

The snow forecast will be updated in a couple hours, so look for the updated information in the email we send.

1. This looks like an increasing chance at 1-4" of snow across the area. 5"is not out of the question. 
Most areas areas will pick 1-2", but a band of 3-4" looks more along/south of Interstate 80 and east of U.S. Highway 281 (including parts of north central Kansas)
The main time for accumulating is Thursday afternoon after 3 PM (beginning first to the west) until about 3 AM Friday morning (ending eastern areas
Keep in mind: The location of the snow band is uncertain, and could/will change, possibly significantly between now and Thursday. 
2. This system Thursday night has some wind. NOT as strong as the last storm, but strong enough to cause issues
North winds will gust to 35 mph overnight Thursday night. 
Fluffy snow + strong wind = Blowing and drifting and poor visibility. 
Some of the worst conditions will be Thursday evening when the snow falls at its peak. Not a blizzard but...
The wind will cause issues in rural areas with widespread drifting.
Wind speeds drop some Friday, but the wind never really goes away. 
3. This event Thursday night looks like it will have impacts on your activities (for some of you) Thursday night and Friday. 
Anticipate travel impacts Thursday night with the wind and snow. Depending on where the snow band lands, some spots could see some lousy driving conditions Thursday evening. 
Anticipate impacts to the Friday schedule. There will be some rural schools who will have busing issues due to blowing and drifting snow. 
Anticipate the need to move some more snow, at least in some areas.  Again, not "heavy snow" but light snow with some wind none-the-less. You may be forced to plow out some drifts. 
Again, not a major winter storm but enough of a "headache causing a storm" by not being aware.  
4. It will bring the cold air of the season along with it. 

Temperatures dive, and winds pick up. Wind chills Friday and Saturday morning will be near 20 below zero.
Actual air temperatures may not get above zero in some over the weekend

The deep cold will last Friday through Monday with only minor warming after that.