Dodge City, KS – A strong winter system is bringing light snow and dangerously cold wind chills to southwest Kansas through Tuesday Afternoon. Residents near Highway 83 are advised to prepare for travel disruptions and stay updated on changing conditions.
According to the National Weather Service in Dodge City, light accumulating snow is forecast for far west-central Kansas beginning Tuesday morning. Expected totals range from ½ to 1 inch of snow, primarily west of Highway 83, with the heaviest accumulation along the Colorado border. Wind chills could plummet to as low as -10 degrees early Wednesday, posing a risk of frostbite for exposed skin within minutes.
The cold will linger, with highs reaching only the mid-20s Tuesday and dipping to single digits overnight. Wednesday will see sunny skies but temperatures struggling to climb above freezing. For the rest of the week, expect daytime highs in the 30s and overnight lows in the teens, with a slight chance of additional snow Thursday night.
Drivers are urged to exercise caution, especially on untreated roads, as icy patches could develop. Residents should check heating systems, avoid prolonged outdoor exposure, and dress in layers to protect against the bitter cold.
Stay updated by checking the latest advisories from the National Weather Service and planning travel with extra time for delays.
Five-Day Forecast for Dodge City:
• Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, low 6°F, wind chill -1°F.
• Wednesday: Sunny, high 29°F, wind chill -2°F.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy, high 35°F, chance of snow late.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, high 31°F, low 14°F.
• Saturday: Sunny, high 39°F.
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