Dodge City, KS – Increasing clouds and gusty north winds will push overnight temperatures into the 20s and 30s across western Kansas tonight.
According to the National Weather Service in Dodge City, lows across the region are expected to range from the lower 20s in far western counties to the mid-30s farther east. The forecast was issued Friday afternoon.
Wind will also be a noticeable factor overnight. Forecasters say northerly winds between 15 and 25 mph are expected, with gusts reaching up to 30 mph in some areas. The wind could make temperatures feel colder, particularly during the late evening and early overnight hours.
Forecast maps show the coldest temperatures expected near the Colorado border, including communities such as Holly and Syracuse, where lows may drop near 21–23°F. Areas farther east—including Great Bend, Pratt, and Medicine Lodge—could see overnight temperatures closer to 31–35°F.
Cities across southwest Kansas—including Dodge City, Garden City, Liberal, and Scott City—are expected to fall into the upper 20s to near 30°F by early Saturday morning.
The increasing cloud cover overnight may limit how far temperatures fall in some locations, but persistent north winds will maintain a colder feel across much of the region.
Drivers traveling overnight may notice the stronger wind on open highways, especially along east-west routes such as U.S. 50 and U.S. 400, where crosswinds can be more noticeable.
For many early-morning commuters and students heading out Saturday, temperatures will likely still be near or below freezing across much of western Kansas.
Residents are encouraged to monitor updated forecasts from the National Weather Service as conditions evolve.
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