WICHITA, Kan. – A sharp wind is sweeping across the plains this morning, rattling the last of the fall leaves and signaling a quick temperature drop ahead. Saturday’s warmth is fading fast, and by Sunday, Wichita will feel a full-on November cold snap—a swing of more than 40 degrees in just 24 hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Wichita, a strong north wind will surge through south-central Kansas today, with gusts topping 30 mph as colder air races south from Nebraska. Highs will struggle to reach the low 40s on Sunday, marking one of the sharpest cool-downs so far this fall. Wind chills could dip into the 20s early, especially north of U.S. 54 and near rural open fields.
Travelers across I-135 and Kansas Turnpike should expect reduced visibility from blowing dust this morning before calmer air settles late Sunday. For now, skies remain clear—ideal for outdoor events or Veterans Day setup—but residents should dress in layers and secure loose decorations before the wind peaks.
By Monday, sunshine returns with lighter winds and a steady warm-up. Temperatures will climb from the mid-40s to near 70 by Veterans Day on Tuesday, bringing one of the most comfortable stretches of weather this month. Forecasters hint at another pattern shift later in the week as a Pacific front nears, possibly opening the door to colder, wetter conditions before the following weekend—an early winter tease ahead of Thanksgiving travel season.
Five-Day Forecast for Wichita, KS:
Sat: 62/31 – Breezy, mostly sunny; strong north winds by afternoon.
Sun: 41/21 – Chilly and clear; brisk north breeze early.
Mon: 45/36 – Sunny and calmer; warming trend begins.
Tue (Veterans Day): 64/41 – Mostly sunny; light south wind, mild.
Wed: 67/42 – Bright skies; early signs of cooler shift west.
