Winter Storm Watch Issued

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Winter Storm WATCH for Sumner County… from Friday afternoon, January 23, through Saturday night, January 24, 2026.

* 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.

A Winter Storm WATCH means there is potential for significant snow accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.