Record dry November - Big time cold on the way

We are wrapping up a record dry November for most of the state. It's a frustrating pattern that we're in and there's no sign the dry weather will ease anytime soon. Any forecast calling for rain or snow the next 8-10 days is nothing more than just a tease. I'll explain in just one second.

Dry November records:

Wichita had just enough rain Tuesday night to stay out of the running for a record.

A December outlook is coming Friday morning, but what you need to know for the next couple of weeks is that we have a strong potential of very cold weather here in the Plains. Look at the reservoir of cold air building in Canada. I know they are used to temperatures like this in the Northwest Territories, but when that shows up in the central Plains, it's a very big deal and usually record setting. 

That Arctic air is going to plunge south next week. But considering how little snow cover there is between here and Canada, that air will warm before it reaches us. 

Why no rain/snow next week? The upper level winds coming in from the north do not support chances for moisture. Any moisture tends to get pushed south or east of Kansas, and this setup is not good for our very dry state. 

Have a great Thursday. I'll post a December outlook Friday morning. Thanks for sharing a few minutes with me here on the blog.