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 >

Current conditions at

Dodge City, Dodge City Regional Airport (KDDC)

Lat: 37.77°NLon: 99.97°WElev: 2592ft.

Fair

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SW 10 mph
Barometer 30.16 in (1024.1 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill10°F (-12°C)
Last update 20 Jan 6:52 am CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Fort Dodge KS

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 54. South southwest wind 10 to 17 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. South wind 8 to 18 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 50. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. East wind 8 to 11 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Cloudy, with a high near 22. Blustery.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Blustery

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 0. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 0 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 54. South southwest wind 10 to 17 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. South wind 8 to 18 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 50. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. East wind 8 to 11 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 22. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 0. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Fort Dodge KS
 37.66°N 99.95°W (Elev. 2549 ft)
4:26 am CST Jan 20, 2026
7am CST Jan 20, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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