Dry conditions and gusty winds have led to a red flag warning for much of western and central Kansas on Tuesday.
The National Weather Service in Dodge City said critical fire conditions are in place, with humidity as low as 11 percent and winds expected to be steady at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
After a high in the upper-60s on Tuesday, a front is expected to move into western Kansas late Wednesday and into Thursday — bringing cooler temperatures and the possibility of snow.
The NWS said the track of the storm is uncertain, but is calling for a 20 percent to 40 percent chance of snow or rain in Hays and Ellis County beginning Wednesday night.
Skies will clear by Thursday afternoon and remain clear through the weekend.