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Freeze Warning for Salina Area
October 17, 2026
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Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 60°F to 84°F, lows from 39°F to 61°F, limited rain chances.
⚠️ Active Weather Alerts
- 🟠 Freeze Warning: Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 3:13PM until October 17 at 9:00AM by NWS Wichita KS
- * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s to low 30s expected. * WHERE...Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, McPherson, Rice, Russell, Saline, Kingman, and Reno Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Thursday, with a high near 84°F.
- Coolest morning: Today, with a low near 39°F.
- Rain chances: No major rain signal in the seven-day outlook.
- Windiest stretch: Friday, with gusts up to 38 mph.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 10/17 | Widespread Frost then Sunny | 60° / 39° | 0% | 17 mph |
| Sunday 10/18 | Sunny | 65° / 45° | 0% | 31 mph |
| Monday 10/19 | Mostly Sunny | 70° / 50° | 9% | 34 mph |
| Tuesday 10/20 | Mostly Sunny | 74° / 54° | 8% | 31 mph |
| Wednesday 10/21 | Sunny | 80° / 58° | 7% | 34 mph |
| Thursday 10/22 | Sunny | 84° / 61° | 3% | 35 mph |
| Friday 10/23 | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 84° / — | 18% | 38 mph |
Today's Details — Saturday, October 17
- Conditions: Widespread Frost then Sunny
- High / Low: 60°F / 39°F
- Wind: SSW 9 mph, gusts to 17 mph
- Precipitation: 0% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
- UV Index: 5.05 — Moderate
- Sunrise / Sunset: 07:41 / 18:48
- Daylight: 11.1 hours (10.0 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Best outdoor window: Afternoon (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 89%
- Dew Point: Up to 38°F
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 37°F, 82% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 59°F, 41% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 48°F, 68% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 28 (peak 34) — Good
- PM2.5: 2.1 µg/m³
Temperatures, conditions, and precipitation chances use National Weather Service forecast guidance. Open-Meteo supplies supplemental wind, UV, humidity, and air-quality fields; its precipitation totals are not used. For weather alerts, visit your local National Weather Service office.
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