We're in for a beautiful day today, warm by December standards. By the end of the week, however, that all will change.
Afternoon high temperatures will rise into the 60s with a few locations topping out around 70 today, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Wichita.
Big changes are on the way with much cooler air and a chance for wintry precipitation Friday and Saturday, NWS noted. A cold front will arrive across central Kansas on Thursday while cold air becomes more deeply entrenched on Friday and Saturday.
NWS is forecasting that high temperatures across central Kansas may struggle to climb out of the lower 30s on Friday and Saturday.
An approaching storm system will bring a mix of rain and snow to the area, with accumulating snow possible along the Interstate 70 corridor Friday through Saturday.