Bitter cold will spread across Kansas as the day progresses Monday, and bring with it snow,

According to the National Weather Service, arctic air will surge south across Kansas late Monday into Tursday, bringing some of the coldest air of the season.

Highs on Tuesday will struggle to climb out of the teens across much of the area. Lows will fall to near zero. Northerly winds at 15 to 20 mph will drive wind chill values into the 10 to 15 below range across much of central Kansas.

In addition, light snow will accompany the cold air with accumulations of 1-2 inches possible across central Kansas. A trace to 1 inch is expected further south across much of South Central and portions of Southeast Kansas.