Kansas – A brittle, stinging chill settles across Wichita this morning as thin clouds drift over frosted rooftops. Pavement sparkles under early sunlight, and shaded patches along Kellogg, Rock Road, and neighborhood side streets may hold refrozen spots after another subfreezing start. Drivers should stay alert; early December brings classic freeze–thaw hazards as winter weather tightens its grip on south-central Kansas.
According to the National Weather Service, skies turn increasingly cloudy today as temperatures climb toward the upper 40s. Cold air remains trapped near the surface, keeping the ground chilled enough for slick patches to linger. Winds stay southwest early, then slacken through the afternoon, allowing the cool, still air to settle again by evening.
Patchy fog becomes possible late tonight across southeast Kansas, with visibility dropping quickly in rural areas. For now, Wichita should remain mostly clear, but fog often expands northward faster than forecast when winds calm suddenly. Expect refreezing on bridges and overpasses as temperatures slide into the upper 20s.
Saturday brings mostly sunny weather and a high near 50°F, though a reinforcing shot of north wind arrives after midnight, gusting to 23 mph. That shift drives temperatures back down and primes the ground for frost heading into Sunday morning. Any dampness from overnight cloud cover could create black-ice conditions before sunrise.
Sunday turns quiet, with mostly sunny skies and highs near 37°F. Sunshine helps melt frosty spots, but the cold snap lingers. Drivers should still allow extra seconds for braking on shaded residential streets.
Meteorologists continue tracking a stronger pattern across the northern U.S. Long-range models show active clippers and lake-effect snow Dec. 11–17, threatening holiday travel from Minnesota to Pennsylvania.
Five-Day Outlook for Wichita
Today: Increasing clouds, 47°F.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, 50°F.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, 37°F.
Monday: Sunny, 44°F.
Tuesday: Sunny, 56°F.
