Mild weather will be the dominant feature in Kansas during the Christmas week. The afternoon temperatures will hover around 50 degrees, ensuring that any precipitation, particularly on Thursday, will be in the form of liquid rather than frozen.
Clouds will become thicker on Monday, accompanied by lighter winds and temperatures reaching around 50 degrees.
There may be a chance of drizzle or light rain showers overnight in south central and southeast Kansas, although the precipitation is not expected to be heavy.
Tuesday may also begin with some wet weather in southern Kansas, but it is expected to dry up by the afternoon, with temperatures remaining near 50 degrees.
A storm system will bring active weather to the western US early in the week as it moves off the West coast on Christmas Eve day. By Thursday, this system will reach Kansas, bringing the opportunity for rain across most of the area.
Currently, the heaviest rainfall is expected over southern Kansas and Oklahoma, but this could change depending on the exact track of the system. Thankfully, there won’t be any ice or snow associated with this weather event, and it is likely to move out by Friday morning.
However, another system will quickly follow, increasing the chance of light rain showers in central and western Kansas on Friday once again.
Wichita Area Forecast:
The weather forecast for the Wichita area predicts various conditions throughout the week.
Tonight, the weather will gradually become cloudy, with a south wind blowing at speeds of 10-15 miles per hour. The temperature is expected to drop to a low of 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
The weather forecast for tomorrow calls for cloudy skies with a gentle southeast to east breeze blowing at speeds of 5-10 miles per hour. The expected high temperature for the day is 50 degrees.
Tomorrow night, expect cloudy skies with a chance of drizzle or a few showers. The wind will be coming from the east to northeast at a speed of 5-10 miles per hour. The low temperature for the night will be 43 degrees.
Tuesday will start off with showers in the morning, followed by cloudy weather throughout the day. The high temperature for the day is expected to reach 51 degrees.
Wednesday’s weather forecast calls for a high of 50 degrees and a low of 35 degrees. The day will start with fog in the morning, followed by mostly cloudy skies throughout the day.
Thursday’s weather forecast shows that it will be cloudy with a high of 48 and a low of 40. In the afternoon, there is a chance of rain.
Friday’s weather forecast predicts mainly cloudy skies with a high of 51 degrees and a low of 38 degrees.
Saturday’s weather forecast predicts a mostly sunny day, with temperatures ranging from a high of 55 to a low of 37.
The weather forecast for today is mostly sunny with a high of 58 degrees and a low of 36 degrees.