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Topeka, Kansas – Winter may not be finished shaping conditions across Kansas, as Groundhog Day tradition and long-range climate outlooks both point to a slower transition toward spring. Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Monday morning, signaling six more weeks of winter and pushing expectations for a reliable warm-up closer to mid-March.
According to the National Weather Service, Kansas is included in an “equal chances” category for temperatures from February through April. That outlook leaves room for late-season cold snaps, strong temperature swings, and periodic winter systems. Northern and central Kansas, including Topeka, Salina, and Manhattan, could still see snow or mixed precipitation into March, while Wichita, Hutchinson, and southern counties may experience sharp back-and-forth shifts between chilly rain and milder afternoons…