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

Pratt Municipal (KPTT)

Lat: 37.7°NLon: 98.75°WElev: 1952ft.

Fair

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.33 in
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill10°F (-12°C)
Last update 19 Jan 8:55 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNW Hopewell KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 22. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 50. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight.  Cloudy, with a low around 0. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 0 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 22. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 50. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 23.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 0. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NNW Hopewell KS
 37.88°N 99.03°W (Elev. 2067 ft)
4:41 pm CST Jan 19, 2026
9pm CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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