Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Wichita, KS
Issued by NWS Wichita, KS
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247 FXUS63 KICT 090459 AFDICT Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Wichita KS 1059 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 WEDNESDAY/... Issued at 1047 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025 VFR conditions expected through the period. Southerly winds will turn southwest over the next couple hours. Winds will increase after 16Z with southwesterly gusts for central Kansas locations between 20-25 knots. Some mid-level clouds overnight will clear during the day, returning around 00Z. && .ICT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && $$ DISCUSSION...CDJ AVIATION...AMD