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

Hays, Hays Regional Airport (KHYS)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 99.27°WElev: 1998ft.

Fair

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 30.18 in (1024.5 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 20 Jan 5:56 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Hays KS

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 53. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 20. South southwest wind 6 to 16 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 20 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 51. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 0. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 0 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 53. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 20. South southwest wind 6 to 16 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 51. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 18.
Friday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 0. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
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Point Forecast:
Hays KS
 38.87°N 99.35°W (Elev. 2021 ft)
4:26 am CST Jan 20, 2026
6am CST Jan 20, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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