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Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. today through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast today from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and areas of flooding are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Liberal, Liberal Municipal Airport (KLBL)

Lat: 37.05°NLon: 100.97°WElev: 2884ft.

Overcast

32°F

0°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed NE 14 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1017.6 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 9 Jan 8:56 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Liberal Municipal Automatic Weather Observing KS

Winter Storm Warning January 9, 09:48am until January 9, 07:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 9, 09:48am until January 9, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 14. Wind chill values as low as 2. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 45. Wind chill values as low as 1 early. West northwest wind 11 to 14 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 18. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow between 3pm and 4pm. High near 32. North wind 11 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 14. Wind chill values as low as 2. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 45. Wind chill values as low as 1 early. West northwest wind 11 to 14 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 18. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Liberal Municipal Automatic Weather Observing KS
 37.05°N 100.96°W (Elev. 2894 ft)
Last Update:
8:57 am CST Jan 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am CST Jan 9, 2026-6pm CST Jan 15, 2026
 
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