Dodge City, KS – A rare stretch of early-season heat could bring back-to-back 90-degree days to southwest Kansas, potentially matching a historic event last recorded more than a century ago.
According to the National Weather Service in Dodge City, there is a strong likelihood of temperatures reaching 90 degrees or higher on both Friday and Saturday across the region.
Forecast data shows about a 79% chance of 90-degree highs in Dodge City on Friday, increasing to near 100% on Saturday. Nearby locations including Liberal and Woodward also show very high probabilities of reaching or exceeding 90 degrees.
The National Weather Service notes that only one similar event has occurred in March since records began in 1876—during March 1907, when Dodge City experienced multiple consecutive 90-degree days.
Historical data indicates the all-time March record high in Dodge City is 98 degrees, set on March 19, 1907. Current forecasts suggest temperatures could approach those values during this heat event.
The unusual warmth is part of a broader pattern bringing temperatures well above seasonal averages across the central United States.
This level of heat, combined with dry conditions, may increase fire weather concerns and impact outdoor activities, travel, and early-season agricultural work.
