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Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Manhattan, Manhattan Municipal Airport (KMHK)

Lat: 39.14°NLon: 96.68°WElev: 1053ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed SW 20 G 32 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1011.6 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 21 Apr 5:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Manhattan KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 62. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds and
    Breezy then
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 62. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Manhattan KS
 39.19°N 96.57°W
Last Update:
5:41 pm CDT Apr 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm CDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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