Dodge City, KS – Residents across southwest Kansas should prepare for a sharp drop in temperatures this week as a cold front moves through the region, bringing unseasonably cold air and the potential for widespread frost and freezing conditions.
According to the National Weather Service in Dodge City, gusty north winds will follow the front early in the week, sending temperatures tumbling by Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Forecast maps show lows dipping into the 20s and low 30s across cities including Garden City, Liberal, Dodge City, and Scott City.
Meteorologists warn that widespread frost and freeze conditions are likely both Wednesday and Thursday mornings, which could impact late-season crops, sensitive vegetation, and unprotected outdoor plumbing. Highs during the day will struggle to reach the mid-40s in many areas.
The agency advises residents to cover plants, bring pets indoors, and check heating systems ahead of the midweek chill. Winds could also make conditions feel even colder, particularly in open rural areas.
Conditions are expected to gradually improve heading into the weekend, with temperatures rebounding closer to seasonal norms by Friday and Saturday.
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