KANSAS CITY, Missouri–Kansas – The city wakes under a cold, silvery sky this morning, the kind that makes rooftops glisten and the first breath sting a little. At 35°F, it’s a brisk start for Veterans Day, but a steady warm-up is already in motion across the metro.
According to the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill, skies will gradually clear through the morning, with highs climbing near 60°F by afternoon. Light southwesterly winds around 10–15 mph, gusting near 25 mph, will push out the last of the chill. Travel conditions along I-70 and I-35 look excellent, with plenty of sunshine returning later today.
After this early cold snap, the pattern flips quickly. By Wednesday, expect highs in the mid-60s, and by Friday, readings could reach 73°F, nearly 20 degrees above normal for mid-November. The air will feel mild and dry — ideal for outdoor ceremonies, raking leaves, or early holiday decorating.
However, late Saturday into Sunday, a 30–40% rain chance creeps back into the region. A few isolated thunderstorms may form as a weak front drifts through, but widespread severe weather is not expected. Rain could briefly impact travel or outdoor plans across the Kansas–Missouri border counties.
Longer-range models hint at another November cooldown just before Thanksgiving, possibly tied to a Pacific front sweeping east. For now, though, the metro enjoys a pleasant, late-fall stretch — proof that Midwest weather can swing from winter coats to short sleeves in a matter of days.
Five-Day Outlook for Kansas City, MO–KS:
Tue: 60/39 – Mostly sunny; breezy afternoon.
Wed: 63/44 – Sunny; mild and calm.
Thu: 68/52 – Partly sunny; warm.
Fri: 73/60 – Mostly sunny; breezy.
Sat: 76/52 – 30% showers late; isolated thunder.
