Missouri and eastern Kansas are waking up to an unusually warm and breezy February morning across Kansas City. The air feels more like late April than midwinter. Temperatures already sit in the upper 50s downtown, and the warmup accelerates from here.
Highs climb to around 72 degrees this afternoon under mostly cloudy skies. South winds increase from 9 to 20 mph, with gusts near 40 mph. That combination of warmth and wind creates elevated fire weather conditions across northwest and west-central Missouri. Avoid outdoor burning today.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms develops this evening before skies gradually clear. Lows dip to around 49 degrees. Winds remain gusty at times, so secure loose outdoor items.
Wednesday stays sunny and warm, with highs near 70. That runs 20 to 25 degrees above normal for mid-February. It will feel pleasant, but changes arrive quickly.
Thursday brings sunshine early, then cooler air slides in. Highs reach 64 before falling sharply at night. A slight chance of rain before 9 p.m. may transition to a brief snow window between 9 p.m. and midnight. Ground temperatures remain mild, but bursts of wet snow could reduce visibility. Watch for slick spots if temperatures drop below freezing late.
Friday turns mostly sunny but much cooler, with highs near 45. Saturday holds a 30 percent chance of rain and highs in the mid-40s. Sunday stays chilly near 40.
Looking ahead, the 6–10 day outlook favors near normal precipitation and temperatures trending back toward above normal by early next week. A gradual warming trend could reintroduce early Spring Warmth heading into the final stretch of February.
Five-Day Outlook for Kansas City, Missouri:
Wednesday: High 70, sunny
Thursday: High 64, slight rain then snow chance at night
Friday: High 45, mostly sunny
Saturday: High 45, chance of rain
Sunday: High 40, sunny
