Wichita, KS- A severe winter storm continues to maintain its effects across Kansas, where heavy snow continues to accumulate until 6 AM CST on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. The National Weather Service is maintaining an active warning status throughout Kansas as it warns residents about dangerous travel risks and life-threatening temperatures.
The weather conditions in Wichita, Topeka and Kansas City have brought heavy snow that is causing many traffic accidents and blocked roadways presently. Official warnings forbid all unnecessary travel activities as the roadway safety hazards created by snow accumulation and diminished visibility conditions.
Wichita is showing snowy weather conditions and an air temperature of 1°F or -17°C. The upcoming weather conditions suggest temperatures will remain abnormally cold as Wednesday’s day will peak at 8°F (-14°C) before the night will descend to -8°F (-22°C). Both Topeka and Kansas City will face similar subzero low temperatures in their respective forecasts.
The storm is causing cold wind chill effects, which cause some regions to experience temperatures less than 25°F (-32°C). Your skin might become vulnerable to frostbite if exposed to such extreme cold, which develops within 30 minutes.
People must wear multiple layers to ensure complete skin coverage. Emergency alerts in the Kansas Division of Emergency Management require citizens to remain indoors while ordering them to keep only essential travel.
History shows this represents the initial announcement of an extreme winter storm emergency alert in Kansas state records. The severe weather conditions in Oklahoma caused similar road dangers, resulting in a semi-truck crash that spread eggs across the Will Rogers Turnpike. All injuries resulting from this storm remained mild.
Local residents need to follow weather and news broadcasts while supplying themselves adequately and assisting vulnerable household members and neighbours. The upcoming severe weather conditions will persist until morning on Wednesday so people must exercise caution and prepare carefully.