Missouri wakes up to gray skies and a steady breeze, with cool air sliding through Kansas City and setting a quieter but colder tone for the days ahead. The air feels damp and brisk this morning, a signal that winter is reasserting itself across the region.
Today brings some improvement under sunshine. Temperatures climb into the upper 30s, though gusty north winds keep it feeling colder. According to the National Weather Service, winds may gust over 30 mph at times, especially during the afternoon. Drivers on exposed roadways and bridges should stay alert for sudden crosswinds.
Skies clear tonight, allowing temperatures to fall quickly. Lows drop near 20 degrees, creating a hard freeze across the metro. Any leftover moisture on roads or sidewalks may refreeze, raising early-morning black ice concerns.
Thursday stays dry and brighter. Afternoon highs reach the low 40s, offering a brief break from the colder trend. Winds ease compared to today, but the air remains crisp. By Thursday night, clouds increase and temperatures dip back into the mid-30s.
Friday turns breezy again as colder air slides south. Highs struggle to reach the low 40s despite some sunshine. Winds add an extra bite, especially during the morning and midday hours. Friday night clears out and turns sharply colder, with lows falling into the upper teens across Kansas City and surrounding suburbs.
The weekend locks in winter conditions. Saturday stays mostly sunny but cold, with highs near 28. Saturday night temperatures plunge near single digits, one of the coldest stretches so far this season. Sunday moderates slightly but remains cold, topping out near the low 30s.
Looking ahead to Jan 19–23, NOAA outlooks suggest near-normal precipitation for the central Plains, while colder-than-average temperatures linger across Missouri.
Five-Day Outlook for Kansas City, Missouri
Thursday: Partly sunny, high near 43
Friday: Mostly sunny and breezy, high near 42
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 28
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 33
Monday: Sunny, high near 34
