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Kansas Weather Alert: 70° Warmth Ends as Cold Front Arrives
Dodge City, KS – Residents across southwest Kansas will experience an unusually warm start to the workweek before a cold front brings gusty north winds and cooler temperatures by Wednesday, November 1
By Cameron Hayes · 2026-11-09T09:13:18.246Z
Dodge City, KS – Residents across southwest Kansas will experience an unusually warm start to the workweek before a cold front brings gusty north winds and cooler temperatures by Wednesday, November 11, ending the stretch of above normal November warmth.
According to the National Weather Service NWS in Dodge City, afternoon temperatures Monday and Tuesday will reach the upper 60s and lower 70s across much of southwest Kansas before more seasonable conditions return late in the week.
Monday's forecast calls for highs near 70 degrees in Dodge City, Scott City and Tribune, while Garden City could reach 69 degrees.
Farther east, Great Bend is expected to reach 71 degrees, with Hutchinson climbing to approximately 72 degrees.
Warm Conditions Continue Tuesday Tuesday, November 10, will bring another mild afternoon, with temperatures ranging from 68 to 72 degrees across the region.
The NWS expects partly sunny conditions, allowing residents another day of relatively comfortable outdoor weather before the approaching cold front changes the pattern.
Gusty Winds Arrive Wednesday The biggest weather change begins Wednesday, November 11, when a cold front moves across southwest Kansas.
Forecasters expect north winds between 20 and 30 mph, accompanied by cooler afternoon temperatures ranging from 62 to 68 degrees.
The breezy conditions could become noticeable along open highways and rural roads, particularly for drivers operating high profile vehicles.
Temperatures Fall Into the 50s By Thursday, November 12, temperatures will drop further across the region.
Communities east of U.S. Highway 183 can expect highs between 55 and 60 degrees, while locations west of the highway could reach 60 to 67 degrees.
Friday remains cooler, with highs between 55 and 60 degrees east of U.S. Highway 283 and 60 to 65 degrees west of the highway.
The temperature change will be especially noticeable in communities that began the week near 70 degrees.
Although cooler weather is expected, the NWS outlook does not indicate a major winter storm or widespread precipitation threat.
Residents should monitor updated forecasts as the cold front approaches and wind conditions become more certain.