WICHITA, KS — Clouds hang low across the Kansas plains this morning, muting the sunrise but hinting at change. The still air feels deceptively calm before a round of showers pushes through by Sunday night, marking the start of a brief weather shift before Thanksgiving week.
The National Weather Service in Wichita reports a 60% chance of showers late Sunday, tapering early Monday. Rainfall will be light, but slick roads and reduced visibility could slow Thanksgiving travelers along I-35 and Route 54 during the evening commute. Southerly winds will increase slightly ahead of the front, bringing a touch of humidity before temperatures dip again.
Highs will stay near 60°F Sunday and Monday, cooling into the low 50s by Tuesday as drier air settles in. The front’s passage will clear skies for midweek, creating calm, bright days ideal for travel, decorating, or outdoor gatherings.
Looking ahead, Thanksgiving Day looks picture-perfect — sunny skies, light winds, and highs near 60°F across south-central Kansas. However, meteorologists are tracking a large cold front developing across the northern U.S. later next week that could bring snow and freezing temperatures to parts of the Midwest and East between November 25th and December 3rd, possibly complicating post-holiday travel.
Five-Day Outlook (Wichita, KS)
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 61°F
- Sunday Night: Showers likely, low 50°F
- Monday: Chance of rain, high 60°F
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 52°F
- Thanksgiving Day: Sunny and calm, high 60°F
