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 >

Current conditions at

Pratt Municipal (KPTT)

Lat: 37.7°NLon: 98.75°WElev: 1952ft.

Overcast

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed N 14 G 17 mph
Barometer 30.33 in
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 19 Jan 1:55 am CST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNW Hopewell KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Cloudy, with a low around 21. North northeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A slight chance of snow between 8am and 9am.  Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 34. North northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 51. South southwest wind 7 to 16 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Cloudy, with a low around 21. North northeast wind around 10 mph.
M.L.King Day
A slight chance of snow between 8am and 9am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 34. North northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 51. South southwest wind 7 to 16 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NNW Hopewell KS
 37.88°N 99.03°W (Elev. 2067 ft)
2:06 am CST Jan 19, 2026
2am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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