Missouri wakes up to a crisp February morning, with frost glazing windshields and cold air biting exposed skin. Breath hangs briefly in the still air, and shaded pavement feels slick in spots.
Temperatures hover near 30 degrees early, according to the National Weather Service. Winds stay light, but the cold lingers through the morning hours. Drivers should use caution on bridges and ramps along I-70, I-35, and I-435, where refreeze can linger after sunrise.
By afternoon, sunshine does the work. Highs climb toward the upper 40s today, easing the chill and drying most roadways. Tonight turns partly cloudy, with lows settling near 37. That milder night sets the stage for a rapid warmup.
Sunday feels dramatically different. Bright sun and light winds push temperatures close to 60 degrees. Coats loosen, snow piles shrink, and wet pavement becomes more common near curbs and parking lots. Watch for ponding water late in the day.
Monday delivers the headline. Meteorologists are tracking a surge of warm air that drives highs near 69 degrees, flirting with record territory for early February. The air feels springlike, and melting accelerates across northwest Missouri and eastern Kansas. Storm drains may clog briefly with debris as runoff increases.
Tuesday stays warm, with highs in the low 60s and plenty of sun. Clouds increase late, and rain chances rise Tuesday night into Wednesday. A 40 percent chance of rain could impact evening travel, especially during the Wednesday morning commute.
Looking into the 6–10 day window, temperatures remain above normal, hinting that winter loosens its grip across the central Plains.
Heading out early or traveling Monday evening? Tell us what road and neighborhood conditions look like where you are.
Five-Day Outlook for Kansas City, Missouri–Kansas
- Today: Mostly sunny, high near 48.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 60.
- Monday: Sunny and warm, high near 69.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 62.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, chance of rain, high near 53.
