Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Wichita, KS
Issued by NWS Wichita, KS
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417 FXUS63 KICT 082320 AFDICT Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Wichita KS 520 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025 .KEY MESSAGES... - The dry and quiet weather pattern continues with a roller coaster for temperatures this week followed by colder temperatures next weekend - No weather impacts over the next 7 days && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 209 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025 A northwest flow regime continues over the region for several days which will result in dry weather persisting with up and down temperatures during the week. Westerly downslope effects will be maximized tomorrow which will boost temperatures well above normal. This could allow daytime highs to become somewhat closer to mixed out low level thickness values unless some high clouds move overhead. Next cold front pushes southward into Kansas Tuesday night with cooler temperatures on Wednesday, but values will still be above normal. The weather pattern cycle then repeats for Thursday into Friday. Downslope effects warm temperatures well above normal for Thursday with next cold front sinking southward Thursday night. Cooler temperatures will follow for Friday and extend through the weekend. Long range models are highlighting another reinforcing push of shallow cold air arriving for Saturday night into Sunday. Sunday could be the coldest day over the next 7 days. && .AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z TUESDAY/... Issued at 518 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025 VFR conditions expected for all sites through the forecast period. Southerly winds this evening will turn southwesterly overnight. Winds will increase to between 10-15 knots around midday on Tuesday. Scattered mid-level clouds will overspread the area between 03-06Z lasting through around daybreak. Otherwise, mostly clear conditions are expected. && .ICT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && $$ DISCUSSION...CDJ AVIATION...AMD