Cross Timbers State Park & Toronto Lake, KS

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Cross Timbers State Park
Cross Timbers State Park — Photo by Ty Nigh from Wichita, KS, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Today’s Forecast:

☁
64°F
High: 80° | Low: 64°
Current Temperature
Cloudy
Station: K13K
Observed at: 5:35 am CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 6 mph | Humidity: 92%
Overnight:A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday:A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South southeast wind 8 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night:A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Excellent
  86 /100

Excellent for hiking. High near 78°F. Low rain risk (20%). Light wind (7 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Fair 65/100
Fair for hiking. High near 82°F. Low rain risk (21%). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

🚲 Biking

Excellent
  96 /100

Excellent for biking. High near 78°F. Low rain risk (20%). Light wind (7 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Fair 65/100
Fair for biking. High near 82°F. Low rain risk (21%). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

⛺ Camping

Fair
  65 /100

Fair for camping. High near 78°F. Low rain risk (20%). Light wind (7 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Fair 65/100
Fair for camping. High near 82°F. Low rain risk (21%). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

⛵ Boating

Excellent
  97 /100

Excellent for boating. High near 78°F. Low rain risk (20%). Light wind (7 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Fair 65/100
Fair for boating. High near 82°F. Low rain risk (21%). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

🛶 Paddling

Excellent
  92 /100

Excellent for paddling. High near 78°F. Risk of evening rain (20%). Light wind (7 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Fair 65/100
Fair for paddling. High near 82°F. Risk of rain (21%). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

🐟 Fishing

Excellent
  91 /100

Excellent for fishing. High near 78°F. Low rain risk (20%). Light wind (7 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Fair 65/100
Fair for fishing. High near 82°F. Low rain risk (21%). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

About Cross Timbers State Park & Toronto Lake

Visitors use this forecast for the Woodson County park, Chautauqua Hills and named shared trails, camping, ramps and reservoir; conditions can change quickly between sheltered and exposed facilities.

Planning an Outing

Review humidity, heavy rain, saturated trails, lake wind, flash flooding, insects and lightning before leaving. For the Cross Timbers State Park planning area, the representative point cannot replace the applicable trail, water, campground or venue notice.

Destination-Specific Access

Chautauqua Hills is the 11-mile designated hike/MTB anchor; Ancient Trees is foot-only. Permits and closures apply, and page coverage remains within the Woodson County visitor cluster.

Weather Tips

  • Across the Woodson County park, Chautauqua Hills and named shared trails, camping, ramps and reservoir, compare wind direction with open-water fetch; short, steep waves can build before rain arrives.
  • Within the Woodson County park, Chautauqua Hills and named shared trails, camping, ramps and reservoir, honor posted wet-trail closures and keep bicycles off hiking-only routes.
  • Before camping at the Woodson County park, Chautauqua Hills and named shared trails, camping, ramps and reservoir, confirm loops, water service and gate hours with the managing agency.

Nearby Towns and Areas

  • Cross Timbers State Park
  • Chautauqua Hills Trail
  • Toronto Lake
  • Toronto

Adjust the Day to the Forecast

Move to shore or a short protected trail when wind, waves, flow or access is unsuitable; otherwise, replace natural-surface riding with a paved route when trails are closed.

7-Day Forecast

☁
64°F
High: 80° | Low: 64°
Current Temperature
Cloudy
Station: K13K
Observed at: 5:35 am CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 6 mph | Humidity: 92%
Sat ⛈
80° 66°
47%
Sun ⛈
82° 66°
23%
Mon ⛅
83° 67°
9%
Tue ⛈
81° 68°
69%
Wed ⛈
78° 66°
78%
Thu 🌧
76° 60°
65%
Fri ⛈
78° --°
33%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

80° Sat 82° Sun 83° Mon 81° Tue 78° Wed 76° Thu 78° Fri

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

66° Sat 66° Sun 67° Mon 68° Tue 66° Wed 60° Thu 50° Fri

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 61 Sat 18 Sun 20 Mon 4 Tue 16 Wed 19 Thu 63 Fri
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: September 26, 2026 6:06 pm CDT

Weather by Season

Winter

Ice is variable and never implied safe by air temperature alone where heavy rain matters; use managing-agency notices and stay off uncertain surfaces.

Spring

Saturated ground, fast runoff and severe weather can alter insects and lightning within hours; keep a shorter alternative ready.

Summer

Shade and water are uneven across the selected water-and-shore access, especially when insects and lightning changes; compare the heat index with distance to shelter and dependable drinking water.

Fall

Seasonal services taper while humidity remains possible; confirm ramps, water systems, gates and event hours before departure.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Local climate: This local planning area has an annual average temperature near 57–59°F, receives roughly 38–44 inches of precipitation and records commonly 8–14 inches in the Southeast Kansas planning area near Cross Timbers State Park.
  • Wettest season: Late spring, when humidity deserves extra attention.
  • Driest season: Late summer and winter.
  • Annual average temperature: Near 57–59°f.
  • Annual snowfall: Commonly 8–14 inches for the local climate around Cross Timbers State Park.