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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

Elkhart, Elkhart-Morton County Airport (KEHA)

Lat: 37°NLon: 101.88°WElev: 3622ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed N 14 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 9 Jan 10:55 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Richfield KS

Winter Storm Warning January 9, 11:07am until January 9, 07:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 9, 11:07am until January 9, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as zero. North northwest wind around 14 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 42. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 11 to 14 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Wind chill values as low as 5. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 49. West northwest wind around 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow between noon and 5pm. High near 31. North wind 15 to 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Tonight
Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as zero. North northwest wind around 14 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 42. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 11 to 14 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Wind chill values as low as 5. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 49. West northwest wind around 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
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Point Forecast:
Richfield KS
 37.26°N 101.78°W (Elev. 3386 ft)
Last Update:
8:57 am CST Jan 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am CST Jan 9, 2026-6pm CST Jan 15, 2026
 
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