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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Hays, Hays Regional Airport (KHYS)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 99.27°WElev: 1998ft.

Fair

33°F

1°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed SW 13 mph
Barometer 30.31 in (1028.6 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 19 Jan 3:56 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Hays KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 20. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 52. South southwest wind 6 to 16 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 51. West southwest wind 6 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 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.

    Low: 0 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 20. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 52. South southwest wind 6 to 16 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 51. West southwest wind 6 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 41.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 20.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Hays KS
 38.87°N 99.35°W (Elev. 2021 ft)
4:41 pm CST Jan 19, 2026
4pm CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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