After a warm, windy Wednesday with a daytime high in the mid-70s, the National Weather Service in Dodge City says to expect a quick change back to wintry conditions.
There is a 20 percent chance of rain in the early morning hours Thursday, increasing to a 50 percent chance of snow Thursday as the temperature nosedives. Cold front will shift winds from the south to the north and the mercury is expected to drop down to 20 by Thursday night.
Wind gusts of up to 55 mph are possible Thursday, the NWS warned, with sustained winds of 32 to 38 mph.
By Thursday night, the skies will clear, with weekend highs around 40 degrees.