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Southwest Kansas Weather: Cold Morning, Warmer Weekend Ahead
Dodge City, KS – Residents across southwest Kansas will experience a brief cooldown Friday, November 6, before a warming trend brings sunshine and temperatures approaching the lower 70s through the we
By Nora Whitfield · 2026-11-06T09:25:24.661Z
Dodge City, KS – Residents across southwest Kansas will experience a brief cooldown Friday, November 6, before a warming trend brings sunshine and temperatures approaching the lower 70s through the weekend and into early next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Dodge City, cooler conditions will dominate Friday, with afternoon temperatures generally reaching the middle to upper 50s across much of the region.
Dodge City is forecast to reach approximately 58 degrees Friday, while Garden City could see 59 degrees and Liberal is expected to reach 57 degrees.
Farther north, Hays is forecast to reach 54 degrees, with Great Bend near 56 degrees.
Patchy early morning fog could also affect portions of southwest and central Kansas, particularly around areas east and northeast of Dodge City.
Drivers traveling during the morning hours should remain alert for locally reduced visibility where fog develops.
The cooler weather will be short lived.
By Saturday, November 7, decreasing cloud cover will allow temperatures to rebound into the 60 to 65 degree range across southwest Kansas.
Overnight lows Saturday are expected to fall into the 30s, keeping mornings chilly despite improving afternoon conditions.
Sunday will bring additional warming, with mostly sunny skies and afternoon highs ranging from 65 to 70 degrees.
Morning temperatures Sunday are expected to range from 36 to 43 degrees.
The warming trend will continue into Monday, November 9, when temperatures could climb between 65 and 73 degrees.
Tuesday will bring similar conditions, with sunshine and highs again ranging from 65 to 73 degrees.
Overnight lows early next week are expected to remain primarily in the upper 30s to middle 40s.
The extended forecast indicates several days of generally dry weather, providing favorable conditions for outdoor activities, travel and agricultural work across the region.
Residents should continue preparing for chilly mornings while enjoying progressively warmer afternoons.
Updated forecasts are available through the National Weather Service at weather.gov/ddc.