Missouri’s morning chill bites early, with frost clinging to rooftops and fields before a fast-moving spring pattern shifts Kansas City toward storms by midweek. The air feels crisp now, but change is already underway.
According to the National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, frost and freeze conditions are possible again into early Tuesday, with colder mornings settling near the upper 30s. A broader pattern shift then introduces a 40–60% chance of wintry precipitation returning into Tuesday night.
Today stays sunny with highs near 63°F, offering a brief window for travel and outdoor plans. Clouds increase tonight with a slight 20% chance of showers and lows dipping to 37°F. Drivers should watch for patchy frost early, especially on bridges and rural roads.
Tuesday turns mostly cloudy with highs near 62°F. By Tuesday night, temperatures hover near 50°F with continued cloud cover. While impacts stay limited, the setup signals a more active stretch ahead.
By Wednesday, temperatures climb to 72°F with gusty winds up to 30 mph. A slight chance of showers develops after 1 p.m., marking the transition into a wetter pattern. Conditions shift more noticeably by Thursday, when showers become likely and thunderstorms develop after 1 p.m. Rain chances surge to 70%, with wet roads expected along I-70, I-435, and US-69.
Storm chances remain high into Friday, potentially impacting commutes and outdoor plans across both Missouri and eastern Kansas.
Plan for changing conditions. Dress for cold mornings, but prepare for rain gear by late week.
Five Day Forecast for Kansas City, Missouri:
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high 62°F
Wednesday: Slight chance of showers, high 72°F
Thursday: Showers likely, storms possible, high 68°F
Friday: Thunderstorms likely, high 67°F
Saturday: Chance of storms, high 75°F
