Dodge City, KS – Drivers across western Kansas could face hazardous travel conditions late tonight as freezing fog is expected to develop and spread into early Sunday morning, creating slick roads and reduced visibility.
According to the National Weather Service in Dodge City, fog is forecast to begin developing around 2 a.m. Sunday, initially forming near the Colorado–Kansas border before expanding eastward. The fog is expected to spread along Highway 83, including areas near Garden City, with other parts of western Kansas potentially seeing localized pockets of dense fog.
Forecasters warn that temperatures near or below freezing may cause moisture from the fog to freeze on contact with roadways, bridges, and sidewalks. This could result in icy and slippery conditions, especially on untreated surfaces during the overnight and early morning hours.
The most significant impacts are expected overnight into Sunday morning, when visibility could drop suddenly, increasing the risk of accidents during early travel. Rural highways, bridges, and low-lying areas may be especially vulnerable.
Residents and travelers are urged to slow down, allow extra stopping distance, and use low-beam headlights when driving in fog. Pedestrians should also use caution, as sidewalks and steps may become slick without obvious signs of ice.
The fog may gradually lift later Sunday morning as temperatures rise, but officials caution that conditions can change quickly.
Anyone traveling overnight or early Sunday in Finney County, surrounding counties, or across western Kansas should monitor local forecasts and road conditions closely.
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