Missouri wakes to a heavy winter stillness this morning, where gray skies hang low and cold air settles deep into streets and sidewalks. In Kansas City, the chill feels stubborn and slow to ease.
Early temperatures sit near 16 degrees, with wind chills around 6 degrees, making short walks uncomfortable and long exposure risky. According to the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill, skies stay mostly cloudy early before some sun breaks through later today. Even then, highs only reach the lower 30s, keeping winter firmly in control.
Roads remain dry, but cold pavement reduces tire grip, especially on bridges and ramps. Drivers should allow extra stopping distance during the morning commute. The cold also strains vehicles, so sluggish starts are likely.
Tonight stays cold but quiet. Lows dip to the mid-teens, setting up another sharp start Thursday. Clouds increase during the day, and highs fall back to around 23 degrees. By Thursday night, a chance of flurries develops after midnight. Accumulation looks minimal, but even light flakes can trigger slick spots due to cold ground temperatures.
Friday brings another punch of cold. Sunshine returns, but highs struggle to reach 16 degrees, with nighttime lows dropping near 2 below zero. Flash freezing becomes a concern wherever daytime melting refreezes after dark.
Saturday remains sunny but cold, topping out near 17 degrees. The air feels calmer, though gloves and heavy coats stay necessary. By Sunday, temperatures finally rebound toward 30 degrees, offering modest relief as February approaches.
Looking ahead, early next week trends milder, with highs climbing into the mid-30s, though winter remains active across the central Plains.
Bundle up today, limit prolonged outdoor exposure, and stay alert for slick spots Thursday night into Friday morning. Traveling later this week? Let us know what road conditions look like where you are.
Five-Day Outlook for Kansas City, Missouri
- Today: Mostly sunny, cold, high near 33°
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, colder, high near 23°
- Friday: Sunny but bitter, high near 16°
- Saturday: Sunny and cold, high near 17°
- Sunday: Partly sunny, milder, high near 30°
