Surface high pressure will slide across the central Plains today.

Temperatures will be cooler than yesterday but still near normal for this time of year. A few cirrus clouds are expected this morning and then skies will be clear by tonight.

Warmer temperatures are expected Wednesday before plunging Thursday as a strong cold front moves across the state. Light snow is possible with this front mainly west of Dodge City.

A better chance for rain and snow area wide is expected by next weekend.

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. North northeast wind between 5 and 11 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. North northwest wind between 3 and 8 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a south wind 9 to 12 mph increasing to between 19 and 22 mph.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind between 12 and 15 mph becoming light.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Windy, with a north wind 14 to 17 mph increasing to between 25 and 28 mph.