Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Childress, Childress Municipal Airport (KCDS)

Lat: 34.43°NLon: 100.28°WElev: 1952ft.

Fair

34°F

1°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed NE 14 G 29 mph
Barometer 30.29 in (1025.9 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 19 Jan 6:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Wellington TX

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values between 14 and 24. Northeast wind 10 to 20 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. East wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 55. Wind chill values between 10 and 20 early. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Wind chill values between 18 and 23. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 55. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. East wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain before noon, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values between 14 and 24. Northeast wind 10 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. East wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 55. Wind chill values between 10 and 20 early. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Wind chill values between 18 and 23. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 55. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. East wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.
Friday
A slight chance of rain before noon, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
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Point Forecast:
Wellington TX
 34.85°N 100.21°W (Elev. 2014 ft)
5:47 am CST Jan 19, 2026
7am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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