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

Garden City Regional Airport (KGCK)

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

Overcast

35°F

2°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed NE 15 mph
Barometer 30.25 in (1024.8 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 18 Jan 10:54 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles W Lydia KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 5am.  Cloudy, with a low around 20. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Likely

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 36. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 17 °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 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 20. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 36. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles W Lydia KS
 38.25°N 101.54°W (Elev. 3422 ft)
4:51 pm CST Jan 18, 2026
11pm CST Jan 18, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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