Daily Archives: 15 February, 2012

Amsterdam’s frozen canals

The deadly cold snap that has claimed hundred of lives in Europe also froze over portions of Amsterdam’s heavily traveled canals. It’s the second time in three years that’s happened.

Amsterdam’s amateur ice skaters couldn’t resist frolicking on the unique venue.

Wichita weather: Dense fog, then rain through much of the day

Update, 11 a.m.: A dense fog advisory has been extended to noon today for the Wichita metropolitan area. Widespread dense fog could make driving tricky, with visibilities of less than a quarter-mile common, according to the National Weather Service.

Rain that began after midnight is expected to persist much of the day today, forecasters say. Highs will reach the upper 40s. Winds will be calm in the morning, allowing the fog to form, then pick up out of the north and northwest and strengthen into the teens. Gusts could reach 20 miles an hour.

Chances for rain taper tonight, with overnight lows sliding into the upper 20s. Thursday should see sunshine return, forecasters say, with highs in the upper 40s.

For more information on current conditions, go to our weather page.