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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Garden City Regional Airport (KGCK)

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

A Few Clouds

33°F

1°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed NW 9 mph
Barometer 29.75 in (1007.5 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 2 Jan 4:54 am CST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles S Friend KS

  • Today

    Today: Increasing clouds, with a high near 59. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 59 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 29. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west northwest in the evening.

    Low: 29 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 63. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 7 to 15 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 7 to 15 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Increasing clouds, with a high near 59. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 29. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west northwest in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 63. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 7 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 7 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles S Friend KS
 38.16°N 100.91°W (Elev. 2877 ft)
Last Update:
3:16 am CST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am CST Jan 2, 2026-6pm CST Jan 8, 2026
 
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