Missouri–Kansas — Clear skies stretch over downtown Kansas City this morning as cool air lingers along the Missouri River. The calm start will not last long. A burst of spring warmth is building across the central Plains today.
Temperatures begin the morning in the mid-50s, but sunshine quickly takes over. By afternoon, highs climb to around 76°F, bringing comfortable early March weather across the metro.
Road conditions remain quiet early across Interstate 70, I-35, and I-435. Drivers will find dry pavement and light winds during the morning commute.
However, meteorologists are tracking a developing storm system expected to arrive tomorrow.
Warmer air surges north across Missouri and eastern Kansas. Afternoon temperatures rise into the lower 80s, creating a warm and unstable atmosphere across the Kansas City region.
By afternoon and evening, scattered showers and thunderstorms begin developing. Storm chances increase to about 50 percent across the metro.
The weather turns more active tomorrow night.
Thunderstorms become more widespread across Kansas City with 80–90 percent rain chances. Some storms could produce heavy downpours and gusty winds.
Localized rainfall totals between 0.5 and 0.75 inches may develop where stronger storms pass.
Drivers along I-70, I-35, and Highway 71 should plan for wet pavement and slower travel during evening hours.
Conditions remain unsettled into Wednesday, March 11, when scattered rain showers may linger across the region. Temperatures fall noticeably, dropping into the lower 50s by afternoon as cooler air moves in.
Skies gradually clear Wednesday night as calmer weather returns.
Sunshine returns Thursday with highs near 59°F, offering a cooler but pleasant stretch of March weather across western Missouri.
With Spring Break travel increasing nationwide, drivers should monitor storm timing if traveling through the central Plains this week.
Looking ahead, long-range outlooks suggest above-normal temperatures returning later in March, hinting that spring warmth will continue building.
Are clouds increasing where you are this morning around Kansas City?
Five-Day Outlook for Kansas City, Missouri
Today: Sunny and warm. High 76°F.
Tuesday: Chance of showers and thunderstorms. High 82°F.
Wednesday: Chance of rain, cooler. High 53°F.
Thursday: Mostly sunny. High 59°F.
Friday: Mostly sunny. High 63°F.
