Dodge City, Kansas – Southwest Kansas is expected to remain dry through the remainder of December, with no measurable rain or snow forecast, according to the National Weather Service in Dodge City.
Forecasters report that most of Southwest Kansas has not recorded measurable precipitation so far this month, and computer model guidance shows no change in the persistent dry pattern through December 31. Forecast precipitation totals remain at 0.00 inches across the region through the end of the year.
Long-range outlooks extend the dry signal even further. The National Weather Service notes that long-term models suggest zero rain or snow through at least January 6, raising concerns about continued soil moisture deficits heading into 2026.
Unlike storm-driven hazards, the most affected period is the remainder of December, as the lack of precipitation continues during a time when winter storms typically contribute to moisture and snowpack across the Plains.
While dry conditions reduce travel hazards and winter weather disruptions, officials note the prolonged pattern may have implications for agriculture, rangeland conditions, and wildfire risk if it persists into late winter.
Residents are encouraged to monitor future outlooks in case pattern changes develop later in January.
