Missouri–Kansas Weather Alert conditions are unfolding across Kansas City this morning as light snow lingers and temperatures hold near 25 degrees. A thin coating dusts grassy areas and elevated ramps. Wind chills hover in the teens, and untreated bridges along I-70 and I-35 could turn slick before midday.
According to the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill, a 30 percent chance of snow continues through early morning before skies gradually clear. Highs reach near 39 degrees with northwest winds 6 to 10 mph and gusts up to 18 mph. Any lingering flakes taper off as drier air pushes in.
Drivers should stay alert on flyovers and shaded streets. This is peak flash-freeze season. Even minor melting this afternoon can refreeze quickly after sunset as temperatures drop to around 21 degrees tonight.
Sunday turns sunny but colder, with highs near 34 and gusts up to 25 mph. Sunday night dips to 14 degrees under mostly clear skies. Monday remains sunny with a high near 34 before a dramatic warmup begins Tuesday. Highs surge to 60 Tuesday and 63 Wednesday as southerly flow returns.
The broader pattern favors above-normal temperatures into late next week, signaling early spring vibes across western Missouri and eastern Kansas.
Five Day Outlook for Kansas City, Missouri:
Today: High 39, early snow chance, clearing.
Sunday: Sunny, high 34.
Monday: Sunny, high 34.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high 60.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 63.
