Kansas – A crisp 44-degree start gives way to bright late-winter sunshine across Wichita, and by midday the air feels more like early April than late February. Light north winds ease through the morning, and sunshine pushes highs into the mid-60s. It’s a calm, dry setup now, but changes are already lining up for the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Wichita, highs climb to 73 Friday and 72 Saturday under mostly sunny skies. Winds stay light, shifting southwest before turning northeast late Saturday. That subtle wind shift signals the next system approaching the Plains.
Rain chances ramp up after 4 a.m. Sunday, with scattered showers developing through the morning. By afternoon, rain becomes likely with a 60 percent chance and highs cooling to the lower 40s. Wet pavement and reduced visibility could impact travel along I-135 and Kellogg during the Sunday drive. Plan extra time and keep headlights on in steady rain.
Sunday night stays cloudy with a 40 percent rain chance and temperatures dipping to 27 degrees. That sharp drop raises a flash-freeze concern if roads remain wet. Even light standing water can refreeze before daybreak Monday, creating slick overpasses and shaded side streets.
Monday remains mostly cloudy with another 30 percent chance of rain and highs in the mid-40s. Beyond that, signs of March warming emerge. Longer-range outlooks favor above-normal temperatures heading into midweek and through much of next week, hinting at early spring warmth across Kansas.
Five Day Outlook for Wichita, Kansas:
Today: Sunny, high 66.
Friday: Sunny, high 73.
Saturday: Sunny, high 72.
Sunday: Rain likely, high 42.
Monday: Chance of rain, high 44.
