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

Great Bend, Great Bend Municipal Airport (KGBD)

Lat: 38.35°NLon: 98.87°WElev: 1886ft.

Fair

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed N 8 mph
Barometer 30.28 in (1026.5 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 18 Jan 9:56 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Garfield KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am.  Cloudy, with a low around 18. North northeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Cloudy then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 8am.  Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 35. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 51. South southwest wind 7 to 15 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 18. North northeast wind around 10 mph.
M.L.King Day
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 8am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 35. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 51. South southwest wind 7 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
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Point Forecast:
Garfield KS
 38.08°N 99.24°W (Elev. 2073 ft)
4:51 pm CST Jan 18, 2026
10pm CST Jan 18, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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