Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport (KTOP)

Lat: 39.07° N Lon: 95.63° W Elev: 879 ft.

Overcast and Windy

40°F

4°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed N 26 G 40 mph
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.5 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 14 Jan 8:53 am CST
Detailed forecast for

Shawnee County

Rest Of Today
Sunny. Much cooler with highs around 40. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Much colder with lows in the lower 20s. North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west after midnight.
Thursday
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Not as cold with lows in the lower 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Friday Night And Saturday
Partly cloudy. Cold. Lows around 20. Highs in the lower 30s.
Saturday Night And Sunday
Mostly clear. Lows around 10 above. Highs in the upper 30s. Wind chill values as low as 5 below.
Sunday Night Through Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 20. Highs in the upper 30s.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.



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838 AM CST Wed Jan 14 2026
 
 

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