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Heavy Snow in the Central/Southern Rockies; Below Average Temperatures in the Central and Eastern US

Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected in the central/southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains today. Lake-enhanced snowfall is expected downwind of the Great Lakes today. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible this evening into tonight across the western Gulf Coast states. Temperatures across much of the central and eastern CONUS will remain below average and chilly to end the week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Dodge City, Dodge City Regional Airport (KDDC)

Lat: 37.77°NLon: 99.97°WElev: 2592ft.

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed NE 13 mph
Barometer 30.20 in (1024.1 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 3 Dec 6:52 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Protection KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, with a low around 21. North northeast wind 5 to 11 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, then gradual clearing during the afternoon, with a high near 35. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 35 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Cloudy, with a low around 21. North northeast wind 5 to 11 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, then gradual clearing during the afternoon, with a high near 35. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Protection KS
 37.2°N 99.48°W (Elev. 1847 ft)
Last Update:
3:16 pm CST Dec 3, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6pm CST Dec 3, 2025-6pm CST Dec 10, 2025
 
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