Missouri — Breath hangs in the air and car windows frost over early this morning as winter officially arrives. Temperatures sit near 27 degrees across Kansas City, delivering a sharp reminder that the season has changed.
Roads remain dry, but bridges and shaded areas cool fastest. Drivers should watch for slick patches early, especially before the sun fully rises. The cold fades quickly, and sunshine takes control by late morning.
Highs rebound to near 51 degrees today under mostly sunny skies. A light southwest breeze helps warm things up, making the afternoon feel far more comfortable than sunrise suggested. For now, winter looks brief.
Tonight stays quiet with partly cloudy skies. Temperatures dip to the upper 30s, staying above freezing for most neighborhoods. Travel conditions remain calm and uneventful.
Monday continues the warming trend. Clouds thin through the day, and highs climb toward 58 degrees. Winds pick up slightly but remain manageable, keeping conditions favorable for travel and outdoor plans.
By Tuesday, Kansas City feels more like early fall than late December. Sunshine pushes highs to around 61 degrees, eliminating any winter weather concerns. No rain, snow, or ice is expected.
Midweek warmth peaks Wednesday with highs near 71 degrees. That mild air carries straight into Christmas Day, which also reaches the low 70s under mostly sunny skies. Holiday travel looks smooth across Missouri and eastern Kansas, with no storms or temperature-driven hazards.
This pattern reflects a broader December trend. Winter has arrived on the calendar, but warmth dominates much of the central U.S. For residents returning from holiday travel, conditions will feel unusually gentle.
Enjoy the sunshine, but stay alert during cold mornings. How dramatic was the temperature swing where you live today?
Five-Day Outlook for Kansas City, Missouri
- Today: Mostly sunny, high near 51
- Monday: Decreasing clouds, high near 58
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 61
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 71
- Christmas Day: Mostly sunny, high near 71
