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.

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

Second Light's emergency shelter is preparing to take in extra people this weekend amid forecasted extreme weather conditions.

Despite the cold start, seasonal weather is expected today with highs in the mid-50s along with sunny skies and a light breeze out of the south. Heading into tomorrow, temperatures start in the upper-30s before topping out in the upper-50s across the area.

A Storm Team 12 Weather Alert has been issued for the end of the week as a winter storm still looks to bring several inches of snow to parts of the region. Right now, it still appears most of the snow will fall Friday night and through the day on Saturday but it’s still too early to say exactly how much.

Rain exits tonight, giving us the opportunity for some dry time before our next wave of energy arrives tomorrow. Meteorologist Lucy Doll tracks snowfall and Winter Weather Advisories for Friday.

As of Monday, the predicted high from the National Weather Service on Christmas Day is more like a May day in Wichita Falls.

Wichita Falls ISD basketball games will be moved from Friday, January 23, to Thursday, January 22, due to the weather.