Tracking a dry and seasonable start to the week

A cold front moved through the area earlier this afternoon, leading to a noticeable drop in temperatures. As of 3:30 p.m., temperatures were in the mid 60s and are expected to continue falling throughout the evening.

Along with the cooling trend, scattered rain showers are also moving through the region. While most of the precipitation is expected to remain light, localized pockets of heavier rain are possible. Some of the storms in northeastern Kansas have produced lightning, which could impact outdoor events as the system approaches the St. Joseph area.

Temperatures will continue to fall into the mid 50s by late evening. Rain is expected to taper off by that time, and skies will begin to clear overnight, setting up for a seasonable and dry start to the work week.

Looking ahead, Monday through Wednesday is forecast to remain dry, with temperatures steadily climbing. Highs are expected to reach near 90 degrees by Wednesday.

By Thursday, another low-pressure system will bring increased moisture and renewed rain chances. Showers are expected to develop Thursday and persist into the weekend. However, these showers appear to be widely scattered and are not expected to result in a complete washout.