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Above Average Temperatures in the West; Winter Weather Returns to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes

Well above average temperatures will continue across the West this week, potentially breaking some daily high temperature records. A storm system dropping south out of Canada will bring a wintry mix to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes Tuesday, pushing into the Central Appalachians and interior Northeast on Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hays, Hays Regional Airport (KHYS)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 99.27°WElev: 1998ft.

Fair

35°F

2°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1019.2 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 13 Jan 1:56 am CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Riga KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West northwest wind 10 to 14 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. North northwest wind 9 to 16 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 46. North wind 9 to 18 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 43. Windy.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West northwest wind 10 to 14 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. North northwest wind 9 to 16 mph.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 46. North wind 9 to 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 43. Windy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 52.
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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:
1:46 am CST Jan 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am CST Jan 13, 2026-6pm CST Jan 19, 2026
 
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