Missouri–Kansas – Warm air rolls across the Kansas City metro early, and it feels strikingly mild for February. A light breeze moves through neighborhoods, and temperatures already sit near 60 degrees before mid-morning, hinting at a day that will turn heads.
According to the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill, highs may surge into the lower 70s this afternoon across eastern Kansas and far western Missouri. That puts record territory within reach. Winds increase during the day, with gusts near 25 mph, especially along I-70 and I-35. Travel remains dry and smooth, but drivers should expect stronger crosswinds on open stretches.
A cold front moves through later, bringing a sharp temperature drop by evening. Readings fall quickly tonight, sliding into the lower 30s by morning. Any water left on roads or sidewalks may refreeze, raising the risk of slick spots during early commutes.
Midweek turns cooler but still above normal. Sunshine returns, with highs in the low 50s and calmer winds. Nights dip below freezing again, keeping the freeze-thaw cycle active across the metro. Watch bridges, overpasses, and shaded roads where ice can form quietly.
Thursday introduces the next change. Clouds increase, and rain chances return by afternoon, near 20 percent at first. Highs hold in the mid-50s, but damp conditions may affect evening travel. Rain chances increase further into Friday night and Saturday, with probabilities climbing toward 60 percent.
Looking ahead, NOAA’s 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures across much of the central U.S. That suggests today’s warmth is part of a broader trend, not a fluke. While winter cold still appears at night, daytime readings lean milder into early next week.
Enjoy today’s rare February warmth, but stay alert to fast changes. Are you noticing melting snow or slick spots where you live?
Five-Day Outlook – Kansas City, Missouri–Kansas
• Today: Sunny and windy, highs near 70
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, cooler, high near 52
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy, slight rain chance, high near 54
• Friday: Partly sunny, rain developing late, high near 54
• Saturday: Cloudy with rain likely, high near 50
