Missouri wakes up calm and cool as winter’s first full week quietly settles in. The air feels crisp early Monday, but change is already building across the Kansas City metro.
Temperatures hover in the low 40s before sunrise, with clear skies and light winds. Dry pavement greets commuters, and no winter precipitation threatens travel this morning. For now, conditions remain stable and uneventful.
By midday, sunshine takes over. Highs reach the upper 50s, making it one of the milder December days this season. Winds stay light, and afternoon errands feel comfortable rather than cold.
Tonight brings a different concern. Patchy fog may form after midnight as temperatures dip into the low 40s. Visibility could briefly drop on low-lying roadways and along I-70 and I-35 during the Tuesday morning commute. Drivers should slow down and allow extra spacing.
Tuesday turns even warmer. Fog fades quickly, giving way to sunshine and highs near 60 degrees. That warming trend accelerates into Wednesday as southwest flow strengthens. By Wednesday afternoon, Kansas City surges near 70 degrees, a striking contrast for late December.
Christmas Eve carries a true “winter tease.” Mostly sunny skies and highs around 70 to 73 degrees may flirt with record territory. Christmas travel looks smooth, with dry roads and mild conditions dominating across western and central Missouri.
Nighttime temperatures stay mild as well, limiting freeze concerns but increasing fog potential during late-night and early-morning hours. Meteorologists note forecast confidence drops later this week, hinting at pattern changes beyond Christmas.
For now, winter takes a back seat. Residents should enjoy the warmth but stay alert for fog during early travel windows. Does it feel more like spring than December where you are?
Five-Day Outlook for Kansas City, Missouri
- Monday: Partly sunny, high near 58
- Tuesday: Morning fog, then sunny, high near 61
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, high near 70
- Christmas Day: Mostly sunny, near-record warmth, high near 73
- Thursday: Mostly clear, mild, high near 50
