Kansas – A soft, silvery haze drifts across the plains before sunrise as patchy fog settles low over fields and quiet neighborhoods near I-135. The air feels damp and cool, and headlights cut faint beams through the early gray. That muted scene signals a November pattern shifting in the days ahead, with warmth peaking Friday before cooler air and light showers return early next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Wichita, fog may linger in pockets through early morning but should fade quickly as sunshine breaks through. Today then turns mild, reaching the lower 70s with a steady south breeze. Residents should use the warm stretch to wrap up leaf work, check vehicles ahead of holiday travel planning, and prepare for a cooler start to next week. Friday stays warm as well, topping out in the mid-70s under mostly sunny skies.
According to KDOT, travel looks smooth today and Friday, though visibility may drop near river valleys before sunrise. The first meaningful shift arrives Monday when a 20 percent chance of showers develops before midday. While totals look light, any damp pavement could briefly slow commuters along Kellogg, K-96, and I-135. Temperatures fall into the 60s Monday and into the 50s by Tuesday and Wednesday as cooler air settles into south-central Kansas.
Saturday and Sunday both offer comfortable late-fall conditions, with mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid-60s Sunday. Winds increase slightly, hinting at the approaching system. According to NWS Wichita, the cooler push next week carries a small “winter tease,” though no snow risk appears at this time. Still, November often brings quick pivots, and residents should watch for added changes as Thanksgiving travel nears.
Five-Day Forecast for Wichita, KS:
Fri: 75/50 – Sunny; warm and calm.
Sat: 73/46 – Mostly sunny; light breeze.
Sun: 65/40 – Sunny; pleasant.
Mon: 67/40 – Slight shower chance; cooler trend.
Tue: 57/41 – Mostly cloudy; cooler.
