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.

Overcast

63°F

17°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed SW 15 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1013.5 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Apr 3:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Westmoreland KS

  • Today

    Today: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 78. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 60. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am.  High near 77. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 77 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a slight chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 68. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 78. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 60. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. High near 77. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Westmoreland KS
 39.48°N 96.4°W
2:41 am CDT Apr 22, 2026
4am CDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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