Topeka, Kansas – Arctic air is expected to remain an intermittent influence across eastern Kansas from Jan. 24 through Jan. 30, keeping temperatures trending below normal at times as the region sits near the southern edge of a broader cold pattern.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, eastern Kansas falls within a roughly 50 to 60 percent probability range for below-normal temperatures during the Jan. 24–30 period. While confidence is lower than across the Upper Midwest, the signal still favors persistent cold with periodic moderation rather than a sustained warm-up.
Across northeast Kansas, including Topeka, Lawrence, and the Interstate 70 corridor, daytime highs are expected to run below late-January averages at times, with overnight lows frequently dipping into the teens and 20s. Cold nights may allow icy patches to linger on bridges, overpasses, and untreated roads, especially during early morning travel.
In eastern and southeastern Kansas, including Kansas City-area suburbs and communities along U.S. Route 69, temperatures may fluctuate more noticeably. Brief milder afternoons are possible, but nighttime cooling is still expected to support refreezing where moisture remains on roadways.
The Kansas Department of Transportation urges drivers to remain cautious during overnight and early morning hours, when slick spots are most likely. Residents are encouraged to monitor temperature swings, protect exposed pipes during colder nights, and remain weather-aware.
While confidence is moderate to lower, the broader Arctic pattern remains influential, keeping below-normal temperatures a continued possibility across eastern Kansas through Jan. 30.
