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Missouri-Kansas Weather Alert: Kansas City, MO 33° Frost, Nov 7-11
Kansas City, MO — Frost covered lawns and chilly November air are giving way to a dramatic temperature turnaround across Missouri and Kansas. Some communities faced temperatures near 33 degrees before
By Claire Benton · 2026-11-07T10:09:25.173Z
Kansas City, MO — Frost covered lawns and chilly November air are giving way to a dramatic temperature turnaround across Missouri and Kansas. Some communities faced temperatures near 33 degrees before a warmup expected to push Kansas City toward 70 degrees Monday.
The 37 degree difference between the advisory area's potential low and Monday's high highlights a significant seasonal contrast.
According to the National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, a Frost Advisory remained in effect until 8 a.m. Saturday.
The advisory covered portions of northeast and east central Kansas, along with northern and western Missouri.
Communities included Kansas City, Independence, Liberty, Olathe, Overland Park, Shawnee, Leavenworth and surrounding areas.
Forecasters warned that frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation, particularly plants left uncovered.
Frost Advisory Ends as Temperatures Recover Although the advisory period has ended, residents should inspect tender plants and gardens for possible frost damage.
Kansas City Downtown Airport reported 43 degrees early Saturday, demonstrating how temperatures varied across the metropolitan area.
Colder conditions were possible in outlying communities and sheltered locations.
Saturday afternoon temperatures should climb toward 55 degrees as morning clouds gradually clear.
Southwest winds near 6 mph could accompany the improving conditions.
Sunday Monday: Temperatures Surge Toward 70 Degrees Sunday brings sunshine and temperatures near 65 degrees, beginning a noticeable warming trend.
Monday could deliver the warmest afternoon of the five day period, with temperatures reaching approximately 70 degrees.
That represents a 15 degree increase from Saturday's expected high.
The mild conditions offer residents an opportunity to finish fall yard cleanup, rake leaves and secure outdoor equipment before winter arrives.
Drivers traveling I 70, I 35 and I 435 should encounter generally favorable weather conditions, with no significant precipitation indicated.
Tuesday Wednesday: Warmth Holds Before Another Cooldown Tuesday remains sunny, with temperatures reaching approximately 68 degrees.
Veterans Day, Wednesday, brings another comfortable afternoon, with sunshine and a high near 66 degrees.
However, temperatures begin trending cooler later in the week.
Thursday's high should reach approximately 57 degrees, followed by another 55 degree afternoon Friday.
The Weather Prediction Center continues tracking weather systems across the country, but no significant Kansas City snowstorm is indicated in the supplied outlook.
As Thanksgiving approaches, residents should remain prepared for additional cold mornings and possible winter weather later in November.
For now, sunshine and a substantial warmup remain the primary weather developments.