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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Garden City Regional Airport (KGCK)

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

Fair

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed NW 10 mph
Barometer 30.20 in (1025.9 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill4°F (-16°C)
Last update 27 Jan 2:54 am CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Lakin KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a steady temperature around 17. Wind chill values as low as 2. West northwest wind around 13 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Wind chill values as low as -1. West northwest wind 5 to 11 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Light and variable wind becoming west 6 to 11 mph in the evening.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Wind chill values as low as 3 early. West wind 7 to 11 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind 6 to 11 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a steady temperature around 17. Wind chill values as low as 2. West northwest wind around 13 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Wind chill values as low as -1. West northwest wind 5 to 11 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Light and variable wind becoming west 6 to 11 mph in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Wind chill values as low as 3 early. West wind 7 to 11 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind 6 to 11 mph becoming north after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles N Lakin KS
 37.97°N 101.26°W (Elev. 3058 ft)
Last Update:
3:36 am CST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am CST Jan 27, 2026-6pm CST Feb 2, 2026
 
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