The summer heat gave way to a fall cool-down in recent days — leading to what could be the season’s first frost, the National Weather Service is predicting.

Temperatures could drop into the mid-30s in some areas of the region from Friday through Wednesday, according to the NWS Dodge City office, which is calling for a potential frost in west-central Kansas. The coldest temperature in Hays is projected at 38 degrees overnight Friday.

The cool air also is expected to bring more precipitation tonight and Friday, with the chance of rain Friday at 90 percent. The NWS is not predicting any potential thunderstorms until early next week, according to the extended forecast.

The cloudy front that moved over the region dropped little more than trace amount of moisture in northwest Kansas, according to reports, with a report of 0.2 inches in northeast Logan County the most significant reading.

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