Kansas – A crisp, quiet start greets Wichita this morning, but conditions won’t stay still for long as winds rise and a December warm surge builds toward midweek. Sunshine spreads early, yet pavement remains cold enough for slick patches in shaded spots. Drivers should take it slow on bridges and side streets, especially where frost lingers from the pre-dawn chill.
According to the National Weather Service, southwest winds increase to 15–23 mph today with occasional stronger gusts. These winds will help boost highs into the upper 40s, offering a brief break from last week’s biting air. Light jackets work for most errands, though winds may feel brisk in open areas and along K-96 and Kellogg.
Tuesday turns even milder as highs push into the low-50s under mostly sunny skies. Models hint at the first “Winter Tease” of the season next week, but for now the pattern favors warmth expanding from the West. Still, cold mornings persist. Any melted frost could refreeze quickly after sunset, raising the chance of patchy black ice. Plan extra time if commuting before sunrise.
By Wednesday, Wichita climbs near 56°F, unusually warm for mid-December. Air stays dry, and travel conditions look favorable across Sedgwick County—ideal for early Christmas errands or outdoor cleanup before colder air returns this weekend.
Looking ahead to Thursday and Friday, sunshine continues with highs in the low-50s Thursday before temperatures ease slightly Friday. No snow yet for south-central Kansas, but meteorologists continue tracking a broader winter setup across the Midwest that could shift south late next week.
Five-Day Outlook (Wichita, KS)
• Today: Sunny, high 47. Windy.
• Tonight: Clear, low 29.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 53.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 56.
• Thursday: Sunny, high 52.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, high 53.
