Kansas City, MO – The air feels crisp and quiet across Kansas City this morning, with gray skies pressing low and a light northwest breeze whispering over frozen lawns. Temperatures hover in the upper 20s to low 30s — a typical early December chill that’s here to stay for now.
Meteorologists say the city will see mostly cloudy skies today, followed by a steady warming trend that builds into midweek. Monday stays cool near 39°F, but Tuesday could reach 53°F under brighter skies — a quick rebound before the next front slides through by Thursday.
Winds today may gust up to 20 mph, creating wind chills in the 20s during the morning commute. Residents should layer up early and watch for frosted windshields and slick bridges, especially across the I-70 and I-35 corridors. The region stays mostly dry through midweek, though light rain chances may return late Wednesday or Thursday as temperatures begin to fall again.
Looking ahead, long-range models show Arctic air recharging north of the Great Lakes, possibly sending colder air — and a few snow chances — back into Missouri and eastern Kansas by December 11–17. After that, winter’s rhythm could become more persistent.
5-Day Kansas City, MO Outlook
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, high 32°F, low 19°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 39°F, low 33°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 53°F, low 37°F.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 44°F, low 30°F.
- Thursday: Breezy, high 40°F, low 15°F.
