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Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

 

First/Last Freeze Information

 

Average First Fall Freeze Date

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Average Final Spring Freeze Date

Final Spring Freeze Dates

 

As the Fall season moves through October, people are beginning to wonder about average "first freeze" dates. Click the link below for specific information for your location. In case you were wondering, Topeka’s earliest first freeze on record occurred on Sept. 22, 1995, while the latest came on Nov. 21, 1944.

Average Freeze Dates in Kansas

 

Graphics and information courtesy of Kansas State Weather Data Library