A winter storm expected to hit more than half the nation dumped as much as 7 inches of snow on western Kansas late Friday, Jan. 23, and early Saturday, Jan. 24.

Wichita Public Schools is evaluating potential school closures as a winter storm approaches Kansas, with Storm Team 12 forecasting 8 to 12 inches of snow in Wichita starting Friday afternoon through Saturday evening.

Wichita is bracing for a winter storm that could drop several inches of snow in the area.

Wichita is now under an “extreme cold watch” for the winter storm that is forecast to hit Friday and could impact the southern half of Kansas all the way to the east coast. It is also expected to bring 5-10 inches of snow.

The park was packed with families enjoying the first measurable snowfall of the year.

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