The Wichita area is bracing for extremely cold weather this weekend, complete with negative wind chills and the possibility of 5 to 10 inches of snow.
A cold weather advisory is in effect for the area, with a winter storm warning stretching through Sunday, Jan. 25. Friday morning’s forecast from the National Weather Service shows snow in Wichita beginning mainly after 3 p.m.
City and Sedgwick County officials have encouraged residents to stay inside and avoid travel, as the snow could lead to hazardous road conditions. In response, several businesses have announced closures and some events have been rescheduled or canceled…