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.

Partly Cloudy

38°F

3°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed NE 12 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.21 in (1024.3 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 18 Jan 8:52 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Fort Dodge KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 5am.  Cloudy, with a low around 20. North northeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 20 °F

    Cloudy then
    Snow Likely

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 34. North northeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 53. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. South southwest wind around 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 20. North northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
M.L.King Day
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 34. North northeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 53. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. South southwest wind around 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Fort Dodge KS
 37.66°N 99.95°W (Elev. 2549 ft)
4:51 pm CST Jan 18, 2026
9pm CST Jan 18, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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