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Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hays, Hays Regional Airport (KHYS)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 99.27°WElev: 1998ft.

Fair

45°F

7°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed NW 15 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1019.0 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 13 Jan 11:56 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Pheifer KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. North northwest wind 14 to 17 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a north wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 60. South southwest wind 6 to 16 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. North northwest wind 11 to 15 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 43. Very windy.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny and
    Very Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Breezy.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. North northwest wind 14 to 17 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a north wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 60. South southwest wind 6 to 16 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. North northwest wind 11 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 43. Very windy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Pheifer KS
 38.7°N 99.18°W (Elev. 1873 ft)
Last Update:
11:36 pm CST Jan 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am CST Jan 14, 2026-6pm CST Jan 20, 2026
 
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