KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Missouri drivers should brace for slick roads and slower commutes by Wednesday night as scattered showers return to the Kansas City metro. While early-week sunshine keeps travel clear, midweek rainfall may complicate trips along I-70 and other major corridors.
According to the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill, Tuesday will stay calm with highs near 78 under sunny skies. Conditions shift Wednesday as a 30% chance of showers develops by the afternoon, followed by a stronger 50% chance of rain into the evening. Light rainfall could reduce visibility, and drivers are urged to use extra caution during the evening commute.
Thursday brings more rain potential, with a 40% chance of showers before 1 p.m. Skies gradually clear, setting the stage for improved travel conditions by the weekend. Temperatures will stay seasonable, hovering in the mid-70s through Thursday, before warming again Friday.
For those planning early Labor Day travel, the outlook improves significantly. Friday and Saturday appear partly sunny with highs in the upper 70s. That trend continues into Sunday with dry skies and comfortable conditions expected across the metro. Outdoor events and backyard barbecues should have near-perfect weather heading into the holiday weekend.
Stay updated on advisories, especially Wednesday and Thursday, as more showers could prompt localized impacts.
Five Day Forecast for Kansas City, MO
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 78.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny with a 30% chance of showers, high near 78.
- Thursday: Morning showers possible, high near 74.
- Friday: Partly cloudy, high near 80.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 78.
