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

Liberal, Liberal Municipal Airport (KLBL)

Lat: 37.05°NLon: 100.97°WElev: 2884ft.

Fair

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed NE 8 mph
Barometer 30.34 in (1027.9 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 19 Jan 3:56 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Liberal Municipal Automatic Weather Observing KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of snow after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northeast wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon.  Cloudy, then gradual clearing during the afternoon, with a high near 37. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 56. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northeast wind around 8 mph.
M.L.King Day
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Cloudy, then gradual clearing during the afternoon, with a high near 37. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 56. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
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Point Forecast:
Liberal Municipal Automatic Weather Observing KS
 37.02°N 100.96°W (Elev. 2881 ft)
3:51 am CST Jan 19, 2026
4am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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