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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ottawa Municipal Airport (KOWI)

Lat: 38.54°NLon: 95.25°WElev: 958ft.

7°F

-14°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.30 in
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill-4°F (-20°C)
Last update 27 Jan 7:55 am CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Melvern KS

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 36. Wind chill values between -1 and 9. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 18. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -4. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -4 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. North wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 36. Wind chill values between -1 and 9. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -4. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Melvern KS
 38.48°N 95.57°W
Last Update:
3:11 am CST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am CST Jan 27, 2026-6pm CST Feb 2, 2026
 
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