Kansas City, MO – A quiet, frosty calm settled over the metro early Saturday, but a subtle weather shift is already on the move. By late this evening, light rain showers may briefly dampen roadways before temperatures tumble sharply, signaling the first strong December cold snap of the season.
According to the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill, Kansas City will see clouds increase today as a weak front slides through the region. The system could spark a slight rain chance before sunset, followed by rapidly falling temperatures into the mid-20s overnight. That drop sets up a cold, breezy Sunday with highs near 30°F and gusts reaching 20 mph—an early taste of true winter air.
Drivers heading along I-70 and I-35 should stay alert for patchy frost and freezing slick spots Sunday morning, especially on bridges and shaded areas. While major accumulations aren’t expected, the cold surge will make Sunday feel brisk and raw before sunshine slowly returns Monday.
Looking ahead, highs rebound slightly into the upper 40s by Tuesday, offering a short-lived warmup before another December cooldown midweek. Longer-range models hint at a more active winter pattern Dec. 11–17, with potential snow systems tracking through the Midwest—something travelers should keep on their radar as early holiday plans ramp up.
Five-Day Outlook for Kansas City:
- Saturday: Cloudy, high 43°F.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, breezy, high 30°F.
- Monday: Sunny, high 38°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 52°F.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 43°F.
