A winter storm is currently moving through Kansas, bringing heavy snowfall and treacherous road conditions. Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for most of Central and Southwest Kansas, with Winter Weather Advisories for the Northwest. Snowfall totals have already reached up to 9 inches in some areas, with an average of 6 inches across the region. Snowfall is expected to continue through the night, eventually clearing out of the state after midnight.

Road conditions are extremely dangerous, with slick roads covered in snow. Slush on the roads is likely to freeze overnight, making them even more treacherous. Travel plans should be postponed until Sunday if possible, and drivers should exercise caution, especially on bridges and overpasses.

Temperatures will be very cold tonight, with single digit lows and wind chills in the morning in the single digits as well. It is advised to bundle up and limit time spent outside in order to avoid frostbite. Highs will reach above freezing tomorrow afternoon, with sunny skies and strong northwest winds.

The snowstorm affecting Kansas is part of a larger storm system moving across the country, which could disrupt holiday weekend travel in many states. Snow and rain are expected to continue in various parts of the US, including Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and New Mexico. The storm will move eastward, reaching Chicago and parts of the Northeast by Sunday and Monday.