Missouri wakes up to rattling windows and moving clouds as a stiff breeze pushes through the metro. Jackets snap in the wind, and loose trash skitters across parking lots before sunrise.
Across western Missouri and the Kansas City area, temperatures start in the mid-30s early this morning. Northwest winds strengthen through the morning hours, with gusts approaching 30 mph at times. It feels colder than the thermometer suggests, especially in exposed areas.
Drivers should stay alert on bridges and open stretches of I-70, I-35, and I-435, where crosswinds can tug at vehicles. Travel impacts remain minor, but high-profile vehicles may notice sudden gusts through midday. Secure outdoor items now before winds peak.
Sunshine dominates today, allowing highs to climb near 50 degrees despite the breeze. Winds gradually ease late afternoon, making the evening calmer and more comfortable.
Tonight turns quiet and cold. Skies stay mostly clear, and lows dip to around 25 degrees, allowing any damp pavement to refreeze briefly before dawn.
Saturday brings calmer weather and bright skies. Highs reach the mid-40s, setting up a clear transition day before a stronger warm-up arrives.
Sunday delivers a noticeable change. Temperatures surge into the upper 50s, melting lingering snow piles and drying shaded spots quickly. Outdoor plans look favorable, with light winds and abundant sunshine.
Sunday night stays mild for February, with lows near 37 degrees, limiting refreeze concerns. Monday pushes the warm trend further, climbing into the upper 60s under sunny skies.
By midweek, clouds increase with rain chances near 30 percent, signaling a pattern shift rather than a return to winter cold. Longer-range outlooks favor above-normal temperatures, hinting that spring is testing the region.
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Five-Day Outlook – Kansas City, MO
- Today: Mostly sunny, windy. High 50°F
- Saturday: Sunny, calmer. High 46°F
- Sunday: Sunny, warmer. High 59°F
- Monday: Sunny. High 68°F
- Tuesday: Rain chance. High near 62°F
