KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A gray, damp sky greets the metro this morning as fall’s next system pushes moisture toward the Missouri–Kansas line. The smell of wet leaves lingers downtown, and light drizzle could turn into steadier rain by late Tuesday, signaling the start of a midweek cool-down before Halloween.
According to the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill, patchy fog will lift by midmorning, followed by increasing clouds and a light east breeze. Showers are likely between Tuesday morning and early Wednesday, with the heaviest rain falling near I-70 and along the southern suburbs. Gusty northwest winds, reaching up to 30 mph Tuesday night, could make commutes and outdoor errands uncomfortable. Drivers should watch for slick intersections and low visibility during the morning and evening rush hours.
Wednesday brings a drier turn but noticeably brisk air, with highs only around 51 degrees. It will feel more like late fall — perfect for layering up as temperatures drop into the 30s by dawn Thursday. Sunshine returns Thursday afternoon, setting up a seasonally cool Halloween Friday.
Trick-or-treat weather looks ideal but chilly, with sunset temps near 50 and falling into the low 40s after dusk. Families heading out later in the evening should bundle up under costumes or carry light gloves.
Looking ahead, early November could usher in the first stronger cold snaps of the season, hinting that winter’s pace is steadily approaching the Heartland.
Five-Day Forecast for Kansas City, MO:
Mon: 57/52 – Patchy fog early, then cloudy; light east wind.
Tue: 56/44 – Showers and patchy fog; breezy late.
Wed: 51/39 – Chance showers; brisk north wind to 30 mph.
Thu: 56/39 – Mostly sunny, cool breeze.
Fri: 58/41 – Clear and crisp; chilly trick-or-treat evening.
