KANSAS CITY, MO – A soft breeze slides through quiet neighborhoods this morning, carrying the last warmth of fall across rooftops and fields. The metro is waking to mild air — a deceptive calm before a November cold front sweeps in late Friday, flipping the switch toward a cooler, more seasonal pattern.
According to the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill, temperatures will stay above normal through Friday afternoon, climbing near 70°F with light southerly winds. Conditions will stay dry today, ideal for morning commutes and late-fall yard cleanup. However, forecasters note a 30 to 50 percent chance of showers developing Friday night as a frontal system pushes east, with the best rain coverage along and just east of I-35.
No severe weather is expected, but brief downpours could dampen high school playoff games or evening travel. Behind the front, cooler air filters in for Saturday with highs in the low 60s and a crisp northwest breeze. By Sunday, skies clear but temperatures tumble again, only reaching the low 40s — a sharp reminder that the next cold stretch is closing in fast.
Looking ahead, Veterans Day Tuesday will bring sunshine and highs near 60 after a frosty morning, marking the start of a more unsettled pattern. Long-range models hint that a stronger Arctic push could arrive late next week, potentially introducing the Midwest’s first widespread freeze of the month.
Residents should take advantage of this mild spell for final outdoor prep — winterize sprinklers, clean gutters, and test heating systems before temperatures take a deeper dive heading toward Thanksgiving.
Five-Day Forecast for Kansas City, MO:
Thu: 69/50 – Increasing clouds; mild breeze.
Fri: 69/48 – Mostly sunny; late-day rain chances 30–50%.
Sat: 63/29 – Partly cloudy; cooler, breezy north winds.
Sun: 41/24 – Clear and colder; brisk.
Tue (Veterans Day): 61/40 – Mostly sunny; frosty morning, pleasant afternoon.
