Weather Warnings for Kansas

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Kansas
Alerts Updated: January 21, 2026, 3:45 pm  UTC


Winter Storm Watch issued January 21 at 9:44AM CST until January 25 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Dodge City KS

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Snow will begin light and transition to moderate/heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches possible in the highest areas. Winds could gust up to 30 mph creating blowing snow. * WHERE...Pawnee, Stafford, Gray, and Hodgeman Counties. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  January 21, 2026, 9:44 am      Expires:  January 22, 2026, 3:00 pm
Area:  Hodgeman; Pawnee; Stafford; Gray


Winter Storm Watch issued January 21 at 9:44AM CST until January 25 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Dodge City KS

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Snow will begin light and transition to moderate/heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches possible in the highest areas. Winds could gust up to 30 mph creating blowing snow. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Kansas. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  January 21, 2026, 9:44 am      Expires:  January 22, 2026, 3:00 pm
Area:  Ford; Edwards; Kiowa; Pratt; Meade; Clark; Comanche; Barber


Winter Storm Watch issued January 21 at 2:39AM CST until January 25 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Springfield MO

Summary: * WHAT...Periods of moderate to heavy snow will be possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches are possible, with the greater amounts most likely along the southern state borders. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and south central and southwest Missouri. * WHEN...Snow is expected to begin Friday afternoon and continue through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  January 21, 2026, 2:39 am      Expires:  January 21, 2026, 3:00 pm
Area:  Cherokee; Jasper; Newton; Lawrence; Christian; Douglas; Howell; Shannon; McDonald; Barry; Stone; Taney; Ozark; Oregon


Winter Storm Watch issued January 21 at 2:20AM CST until January 25 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Wichita KS

Summary: * WHAT...A prolonged period of snow with moderate to heavy snow at times is possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches is possible with the higher totals expected to affect locations closer to the Kansas Oklahoma border. * WHERE...Portions of South Central and Southeast Kansas. * WHEN...Snow is expected to begin Friday afternoon and continue through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  January 21, 2026, 2:20 am      Expires:  January 21, 2026, 4:30 pm
Area:  Butler; Kingman; Sedgwick; Harper; Sumner; Cowley; Elk; Chautauqua; Montgomery; Labette