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KEY MESSAGES

- Low (30%) chance for dense fog redevelopment over eastern portions of Red Willow, Norton, Graham and Gove counties early Saturday morning.

- Expect a modest warming trend over the weekend with slightly above average highs in the 60's.

- Near average temperatures with highs in the 60s and light winds are forecast for much of the next week. No precipitation is also forecast.

SHORT TERM /THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT/

Issued at 200 PM MST Fri Nov 6 2026

Through Saturday Morning: Dense fog east of Hwy 83 dissipated during the late morning (between 17-18Z). As of 21Z, a 50-75 mile wide corridor of low stratus (ceilings 500-1000 ft AGL) persists over central KS. This corridor of stratus will continue to contract (erode from west and east) through the remainder of the afternoon. Whether or not stratus will altogether dissipate, is uncertain. Regardless, a shallow, residual pool of moisture is likely to persist over central KS and dense fog could redevelop over eastern portions of Red Willow, Norton, Graham and Gove counties tonight-Sat morning, though.. light SW to W low-level (surface to 850 mb) flow over northwest KS may force/confine residual low-level moisture east of Hwy 283/Hill City. Current and recent runs of the HRRR and RRFS suggest that dense fog redevelopment will largely be tied to the residual moisture pool in central Kansas and south-central Nebraska, mainly east of the Goodland CWA.

Sat-Sun night: An upper level ridge along the southern Pacific Coast will build/extend ENE across the central Rockies and adjoining High Plains over the weekend, fostering a modest warming trend. Expect benign/pleasant weather with highs in the lower-mid 60's (Saturday) and mid-upper 60's (Sunday).

LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/

Issued at 1208 AM MST Sat Nov 7 2026

The long term is forecast to start with an upper trough swinging through the Plains and Eastern United States. For now, it looks like the trough will swing late enough that there won't be much impact on Tuesday. Highs are forecast to reach the 60s again underneath mostly sunny skies and light winds around 10 mph.

Wednesday through Friday are forecast to be under the influence of the upper trough as a reinforcing wave moves in from the Great Lakes around Thursday. High temperatures are forecast to still be in the 60s, though maybe a bit cooler compared to Tuesday. If the trough axis digs farther west into the area (30% chances), then highs would likely be a bit cooler in the 50s. We could also see more cloud cover with higher level moisture moving through. Otherwise, winds should be light with a weak pressure gradient in place and no precipitation with dry low and mid levels forecast.

Friday and into Saturday, upper level ridging is forecast to push in from the west and set up over the region. While likely either slightly split and/or broad, we should see temperatures warm a bit more that the prior days. For now, lows 60s is forecast, but highs near 70 would be possible if the cold air mass pushes out early Friday. Winds should remain light and no precipitation is forecast.

AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/

Issued at 1004 PM MST Fri Nov 6 2026

For KGLD and KMCK, VFR conditions and light winds will prevail through the TAF period. Low confidence (<10%) in patchy fog for KMCK around sunrise.

GLD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

KS...None. CO...None. NE...None.