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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

Hays, Hays Regional Airport (KHYS)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 99.27°WElev: 1998ft.

Fair

32°F

0°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed NE 10 mph
Barometer 29.77 in (1008.9 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 2 Jan 4:56 am CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Riga KS

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 51. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 51 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind 6 to 13 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. South wind 7 to 17 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 51. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind 6 to 13 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. South wind 7 to 17 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Riga KS
 38.91°N 99.64°W (Elev. 2247 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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