Wichita, KS – Thick fog and a few passing showers are greeting Kansas travelers this morning as the state eases into Thanksgiving week. Roads may be damp and visibility low through the morning commute, but a calmer, cooler pattern will return by midweek — just in time for the holiday rush.
According to the National Weather Service in Wichita, patchy fog will remain possible through Tuesday, with isolated thunderstorms bringing light rain at times. Temperatures will stay mild for late November, reaching the mid-50s Tuesday afternoon before dropping near freezing by midweek. Winds will gradually shift northwest, ushering in drier air and a stretch of mostly sunny skies for Wednesday and Thanksgiving Day.
Travelers should remain alert for foggy pockets, especially along I-35 and U.S. 400, where reduced visibility could slow traffic. Once this system clears, conditions across south-central and eastern Kansas will be ideal for road travel and outdoor gatherings. Thanksgiving Day itself will feature sunshine, light winds, and highs near 49°F, a perfect setup for family events or early shopping plans.
Looking ahead, another weak system may bring scattered rain showers by Friday night or Saturday, but no significant travel hazards are expected. Cooler air lingers into the weekend as highs dip back into the 40s.
Five-Day Outlook for Wichita, KS:
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 55°F, low 30°F.
Wednesday: Sunny, high 46°F, low 30°F.
Thursday (Thanksgiving): Sunny, high 49°F, low 34°F.
Friday: Cloudy, 40% chance of showers, high 44°F.
Saturday: 30% chance of showers, high 40°F.
