Missouri and eastern Kansas are starting the day under calm skies, but change is brewing. Temperatures sit near 38 degrees in Kansas City this morning, and dry air is already settling in.
Sunshine takes control quickly, pushing highs toward 58 degrees this afternoon. Winds stay light early, then turn easterly around 6 mph. Dry and mild conditions will dominate daylight hours. With dormant grasses and low humidity, elevated fire weather concerns remain in place. Avoid outdoor burning and secure trailer chains along I-70 and I-435.
Clouds increase tonight as a 40 percent chance of rain develops before midnight. Lows dip to around 34 degrees. Rain amounts stay light, but wet pavement could briefly impact the late commute.
Thursday rebounds fast. Sunshine returns with highs near 62. Friday brings a full spring tease as temperatures climb to 73 degrees under bright skies. It will feel more like early April than late February.
The weekend starts pleasant. Saturday stays sunny with highs near 61. By Saturday night, clouds thicken and temperatures fall to around 30. Sunday turns more complicated. A chance of rain develops before noon, then rain may mix with snow and even a brief period of freezing rain. Highs reach near 42, but colder air Sunday night could refreeze moisture on untreated roads.
Flash freezing is a real concern this time of year. Meltwater or light rain can turn slick quickly after sunset.
Early next week trends cooler with highs in the 40s and additional rain chances into Tuesday. Longer-range signals hint at continued temperature swings heading into early March.
Five Day Outlook for Kansas City, Missouri:
Today: Mostly sunny, high 58°.
Thursday: Sunny, high 62°.
Friday: Sunny, high 73°.
Saturday: Sunny, high 61°.
Sunday: Rain changing to mix, high 42°.
