WICHITA, Kan. – Frost sparkled across lawns and windshields early this Halloween morning, signaling another sharp reminder that fall’s warm days are quickly fading. Calm winds and clear skies are allowing temperatures to hover near freezing — cold enough to bite into tender plants and signal the season’s steady slide toward early winter chill.
According to the National Weather Service in Wichita, a Frost Advisory remains in effect through 9 a.m. Friday for central and south-central Kansas, including Sedgwick, Butler, and Cowley counties. Readings as low as 31°F are possible in low-lying and rural areas. Sensitive plants should be covered or brought inside as conditions stay cold through sunrise.
After the early frost clears, the region warms under plenty of sunshine, reaching near 60°F this afternoon. A weak disturbance may brush through late Friday, bringing a brief 20% chance of light rain. The weekend then turns calmer, with Saturday and Sunday expected to be bright, dry, and comfortable. Highs reach the upper 50s to low 60s while lows drop into the 30s, keeping the air crisp but manageable for outdoor activities.
No snow or freeze is expected through Sunday, though early models hint at colder air pushing south into Kansas by mid-next week — possibly the next pattern to watch as November begins.
Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, giving residents an extra hour to rest or finish outdoor chores before temperatures dip again later next week.
Five-Day Forecast for Wichita, KS:
Fri: 60/38 – Patchy frost early; sunny and cool.
Sat: 52/33 – Clear and crisp; light north breeze.
Sun: 60/43 – Frost early; bright and pleasant.
Mon: 64/46 – Mostly sunny; mild afternoon warmth.
Tue: 67/44 – Partly cloudy; slight cooling late.
