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Pacific Storm Moves Inland; Clipper System for the Northeast; Strong Storm Impacting Alaska

A Pacific system will bring low elevation rain and isolated thunderstorms to California tonight. Heavy snow is expected for the Sierra Nevada through late tomorrow. In the Northeast, snow may cause hazardous travel this evening into tomorrow. In Alaska, a powerful storm will bring dangerous seas, blizzard conditions, strong winds and bitterly cold across the state through mid-week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Russell, Russell Municipal Airport (KRSL)

Lat: 38.87°NLon: 98.81°WElev: 1860ft.

Fair

33°F

1°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 30.30 in (1027.1 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 11 Feb 12:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Alton KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 60. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast in the morning.

    High: 60 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 60. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast in the morning.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Washington's Birthday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Alton KS
 39.46°N 98.95°W (Elev. 1634 ft)
Last Update:
12:31 am CST Feb 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am CST Feb 11, 2026-6pm CST Feb 17, 2026
 
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