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

Garden City Regional Airport (KGCK)

Lat: 37.93°NLon: 100.72°WElev: 2890ft.

Light Snow

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed NE 14 mph
Barometer 30.34 in (1028.5 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 19 Jan 4:54 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Garden City Regional Airport KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 23. Northeast wind around 9 mph.  Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 35. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Southwest wind around 11 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 53. South southwest wind 9 to 15 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 23. Northeast wind around 9 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
M.L.King Day
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 35. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Southwest wind around 11 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 53. South southwest wind 9 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Garden City Regional Airport KS
 37.92°N 100.72°W (Elev. 2874 ft)
3:51 am CST Jan 19, 2026
5am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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