Red Flag Warning
...Critical Wildfire Danger Expected Today...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 043 Scott, Fire Weather Zone
044 Lane, Fire Weather Zone 045 Ness, Fire Weather Zone 061
Hamilton, Fire Weather Zone 062 Kearny, Fire Weather Zone 063
Finney, Fire Weather Zone 064 Hodgeman, Fire Weather Zone 074
Stanton, Fire Weather Zone 075 Grant, Fire Weather Zone 076
Haskell, Fire Weather Zone 077 Gray, Fire Weather Zone 078
Ford, Fire Weather Zone 079 Edwards, Fire Weather Zone 080
Kiowa, Fire Weather Zone 084 Morton, Fire Weather Zone 085
Stevens, Fire Weather Zone 086 Seward, Fire Weather Zone 087
Meade, Fire Weather Zone 088 Clark and Fire Weather Zone 089
Comanche.
* TIMING...From 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ this morning to 8 PM CST
/7 PM MST/ this evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. The
stronger wind gusts will be near the Oklahoma state line from
Englewood to Liberal to Elkhart.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 18, 2026 11:51
Until: Feb 19, 2026 02:00
Red Flag Warning
Critical fire weather conditions are forecast again Wednesday
for portions of the area. Winds are forecast to turn to the
southwest again with wind gusts around 45 mph strongest favoring
Cheyenne county Colorado and Greeley county Kansas. Winds are
forecast to increase around 10-11am mountain time. Be aware of
shifting winds to the northwest early Thursday morning with a
cold front with strong winds possible.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 027 Wallace, 028 Logan, 029
Gove, 041 Greeley, 042 Wichita, 253 Kit Carson and 254
Cheyenne.
* TIMING...From 11 AM MST /noon CST/ this morning to 5 PM MST /6
PM CST/ this afternoon.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.
* IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop
may rapidly grow and spread out of control.
From: Feb 18, 2026 09:02
Until: Feb 19, 2026 00:00
Red Flag Warning
Critical fire weather conditions are forecast again Wednesday
for portions of the area. Winds are forecast to be from the
southwest with wind gusts around 45 mph. Strongest winds are
favoring Cheyenne county Colorado and Greeley county Kansas. Winds
are forecast to increase around 10-11am mountain time. Be aware
of shifting winds to the northwest early Thursday morning with a
cold front with strong winds possible.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 027 Wallace, 028 Logan, 029
Gove, 041 Greeley, 042 Wichita, 253 Kit Carson and 254
Cheyenne.
* TIMING...Until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.
* IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop
may rapidly grow and spread out of control.
From: Feb 18, 2026 15:32
Until: Feb 19, 2026 00:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west
central Kansas.
* WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures.
From: Jan 25, 2026 08:55
Until: Jan 26, 2026 18:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 24 below.
* WHERE...Entire Tri-State Area.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST /noon CST/ Monday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia are possible in less than 30
minutes if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bitter cold air temperatures ranging from 5
to 15 below and wind chills as low as 24 below are expected this
morning. Wind chills will rise above zero for a period this
afternoon as temperatures warm into the teens. Bitter cold
temperatures will quickly return after sunset, with wind chills as
low as 24 below tonight and Monday morning. The ongoing cold snap
will end by early Monday afternoon. A gradual warming trend will
follow, through midweek.
From: Jan 25, 2026 07:47
Until: Jan 26, 2026 08:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest
and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST /noon CST/ Monday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures.
From: Jan 25, 2026 20:11
Until: Jan 26, 2026 08:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 24 below.
* WHERE...Entire Tri-State Area.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST /noon CST/ Monday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia are possible in less than 30
minutes if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bitter cold air temperatures ranging from 5
to 15 below and wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below are expected
Sunday morning. Wind chills will rise above zero Sunday afternoon
as temperatures warm into the teens. Bitter cold temperatures will
quickly return after sunset, with wind chills as low as 20 below
Sunday night into Monday morning.
From: Jan 25, 2026 06:22
Until: Jan 26, 2026 06:30
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west
central Kansas.
* WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not
taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures.
From: Jan 24, 2026 20:15
Until: Jan 25, 2026 12:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest
and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST /noon CST/ Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures.
From: Jan 24, 2026 16:07
Until: Jan 25, 2026 12:00
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Snow will begin light and transition
to moderate/heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7
inches possible in the highest areas. Winds could gust up to 30
mph creating blowing snow.
* WHERE...Pawnee, Stafford, Gray, and Hodgeman Counties.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
From: Jan 21, 2026 15:44
Until: Jan 22, 2026 21:00
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 22 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Kansas.
* WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 22 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 21, 2026 20:28
Until: Jan 22, 2026 21:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to
one inch for a total of 6 to 10 inches, locally higher.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Kansas.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
From: Jan 10, 2026 00:24
Until: Jan 10, 2026 03:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to three inches.
* WHERE...In Colorado, Cheyenne County. In Kansas, Greeley and
Wichita Counties.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday evening commute.
From: Jan 09, 2026 14:56
Until: Jan 10, 2026 00:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 7
inches.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Kansas.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST /7 PM CST/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
From: Jan 09, 2026 14:55
Until: Jan 09, 2026 23:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
8 inches.
* WHERE...Grant, Morton, Seward, Stanton, and Stevens Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
From: Jan 09, 2026 11:53
Until: Jan 09, 2026 23:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4
inches.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Kansas.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM MST /10 PM CST/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
From: Jan 09, 2026 11:53
Until: Jan 09, 2026 23:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west
central Kansas.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
From: Jan 09, 2026 14:55
Until: Jan 09, 2026 23:00
Special Weather Statement
A mass of fog and dense fog is located roughly south of I-70 and
west of Highway 83. The dense fog has had reports of visibility
around 60-500ft in Greeley and Wichita counties. The dense fog is
forecast to linger for a few hours and then gradually dissipate.
From: Nov 29, 2025 04:12
Until: Nov 29, 2025 06:45
