Kansas City, Missouri – Another round of precipitation is expected to move into the Kansas City region Friday night, with rain transitioning to light snow in some areas before ending early Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service in Kansas City, temperatures will remain warm enough for rain during the evening hours, but a changeover to light snow is expected overnight, primarily northwest of a line from Kansas City to Macon. Precipitation is forecast to end by daybreak Saturday.
Forecasters said significant snow accumulation is not expected, as recent model trends favor a rain-to-snow mix rather than steady accumulating snow. However, as temperatures drop below freezing late tonight, slick spots may develop, especially on bridges, overpasses, and untreated roadways.
Probabilities for measurable snow are highest northwest of the Kansas City metro, though even in those areas, accumulations are expected to remain light. Most main roads are expected to stay mainly wet, though conditions could change quickly overnight as temperatures fall.
By Saturday morning, temperatures are expected to rebound above freezing, allowing road conditions to improve. Daytime highs Saturday are forecast to climb into the 40s, limiting lingering winter impacts.
The National Weather Service emphasized that the primary concern is localized slick travel, not heavy snow. Drivers traveling late Friday night or early Saturday should use caution, reduce speed, and allow extra time, particularly in elevated or shaded areas.
Commuters, overnight workers, and early-morning travelers may notice patchy slick conditions during the coldest part of the night. Conditions are expected to steadily improve through Saturday morning as temperatures rise and precipitation ends.
Residents are encouraged to monitor forecast updates in case temperatures or precipitation timing change. Additional updates will be issued by the National Weather Service as the system exits the region.
