A Storm Team 12 Weather Alert continues for Friday and Saturday with snow and dangerously low wind chills forecast across Kansas

Wind chills as low as negative 15 — with the chance to reach negative 20 — are expected to arrive in Wichita this weekend, with the cold beginning late Thursday and lasting through Sunday. As for snow, the exact amount can be hard to forecast this early out, Baerg said, but the NWS is expecting at least a few inches.

A winter storm arrives in the Sunflower State on Friday. Meteorologist Lucy Doll tracks heavy snowfall, dangerous cold, and Winter Storm Warnings.

Multiple community programs have been moved to later dates as city said it is prioritizing safety.

Here is what the forecast calls for and when it is supposed to hit.

Chief Meteorologist Lisa Teachman says a harsh blast of bitterly cold air will drop temps below freezing for days, combining with a snowy system late this week into the weekend.

The city of Wichita Falls is preparing for the winter weather storm coming on Friday, Jan. 23, with snow plows and rock mixtures for major intersections, with the citizen’s safety as a

"We are extremely concerned about the cold weather and making sure people understand that this is a dangerous situation," the Sedgwick County Emergency Management director said.

Due to the severe winter weather forecast for Wichita Falls and the surrounding area, Atmos Energy is communicating some guidelines for natural gas customers ahead of time.