After a chilly, gloomy Wednesday with expected rain Wednesday night, the National Weather Service in Dodge City is promising a sunny, pleasant March weekend.
There is a slight chance of drizzle in the Hays area beginning after 5 p.m., increasing to 80 percent in the early morning hours of Thursday. Less than a tenth of an inch of moisture is expected, although totals could be higher in the event of a thunderstorm.
The winds Thursday afternoon will be sustained at 17 to 22 mph, gusting to 33 mph.
By noon Thursday, a strong northwest wind will blow in, bringing with it warmer air. The high Thursday through Monday is expected to be in the low-50s to low-60s with mostly sunny skies and calmer winds.
The next chance of rain in the extended forecast is a slight chance on Tuesday night.