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Garden City, KS Weather Nov. 6: Near-Freezing Lows of 30°
DODGE CITY, KS – Temperatures across southwest Kansas are expected to drop close to freezing early Friday, November 6, with some communities reaching 30 degrees before a gradual weekend warmup pushes
By Jenna Hartley · 2026-11-05T10:07:54.749Z
DODGE CITY, KS – Temperatures across southwest Kansas are expected to drop close to freezing early Friday, November 6, with some communities reaching 30 degrees before a gradual weekend warmup pushes afternoon highs into the 60s.
According to the National Weather Service in Dodge City, mostly clear skies and light winds Thursday night will allow temperatures to fall rapidly, with widespread lows between 30 and 37 degrees by early Friday morning.
The coldest conditions are expected west and north of Garden City, particularly across portions of western Kansas near the Colorado border.
Temperatures Could Reach 30 Degrees Friday Morning The latest National Weather Service forecast shows several southwest Kansas communities approaching or falling below the freezing mark of 32 degrees.
Forecast lows include:
Tribune: 30 degrees Scott City: 30 degrees Lamar: 30 degrees Garden City: 31 degrees Liberal: 31 degrees Ulysses: 31 degrees Eads: 31 degrees Dodge City: 33 degrees Great Bend: 34 degrees Hutchinson: 35 degrees Medicine Lodge: 37 degrees The near freezing conditions could affect sensitive outdoor vegetation, particularly in rural areas where temperatures fall below 32 degrees.
Residents with exposed plants or gardens should consider protective measures Thursday evening.
Temperatures Rebound Into the 60s Despite the chilly mornings, a warming trend is expected to develop through the weekend.
Thursday afternoon temperatures will remain in the 50s, with regional highs near 55 degrees.
Friday, November 6, brings similar afternoon conditions, with highs again reaching approximately 55 degrees.
By Saturday, November 7, temperatures should climb to around 60 degrees before reaching approximately 64 degrees Sunday, November 8.
The warming trend represents a substantial improvement from Friday morning's near freezing conditions.
What Residents Should Expect The National Weather Service expects dry conditions and gradually warming temperatures through the weekend.
Residents traveling early Friday should prepare for cold morning temperatures, especially across open rural areas.
No snow or significant winter storm is indicated in the supplied forecast.