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Dodge City, KS – Residents across western Kansas should prepare for a cold start to the week, with temperatures dropping into the teens and wind chills falling into the single digits Monday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Dodge City, overnight lows will dip into the low to mid-teens across much of southwest Kansas.
Forecast Temperatures
Expected Monday morning low temperatures include:
- Oakley: around 11°F
- Hays: around 13°F
- Dighton: around 12°F
- Garden City: around 13°F
- Dodge City: around 15°F
- Pratt / Coldwater: around 18°F
Wind Chill Values
Strong winds will make it feel significantly colder, with wind chills expected near or slightly below zero in some areas.
Forecast wind chills include:
- Oakley: near -1°F
- Hays: around 0°F
- Dighton: around 0°F
- Garden City: around 3°F
- Dodge City: around 2°F
Safety Tips
Meteorologists recommend taking precautions during the cold start:
- Wear layers and winter coats
- Limit time outdoors early Monday morning
- Protect exposed skin from cold winds
- Ensure pets have warm shelter
Despite the cold morning, temperatures are expected to gradually improve later in the day as sunshine returns across much of the region.
