A Couple of Fast Moving Storms Affecting Areas Along and East of the Rockies

A couple of storm systems will impact travel conditions through the first half of this weekend. Heavy snow from the mountains of the West will move into the upper Midwest and upper Great Lakes through tonight. Record warmth and Gulf moisture along and east of the Mississippi River will fuel severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, fog for the Tennessee Valley and deep South on Friday into Saturday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Manhattan, Manhattan Municipal Airport (KMHK)

Lat: 39.14°NLon: 96.68°WElev: 1053ft.

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed NW 12 mph
Barometer 29.39 in
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 8 Jan 2:56 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNE Fort Riley KS

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain and snow after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43. North wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow between 8pm and midnight.  Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow between 8pm and midnight. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NNE Fort Riley KS
 39.08°N 96.54°W
3:22 pm CST Jan 8, 2026
3pm CST Jan 8, 2026-6pm CST Jan 14, 2026
 
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