Missouri – Breath fogs the air at stoplights as winter tightens its grip early today. The cold feels sharp but temporary.
Temperatures sit near 24 degrees across Kansas City this morning. Winds remain light, which helps, but shaded roads and sidewalks still feel icy. Any moisture left from recent melt has frozen again. Drivers should watch ramps and bridges along I-70, I-35, and I-435 during the early commute.
Clouds increase through the morning. Despite filtered sunshine, highs climb to around 44 degrees later today. That warming helps main roads, though neighborhood streets may stay slick longer. Plan extra stopping distance if traveling before midday.
Tonight turns colder again. Lows dip near 28 degrees, setting up another round of refreeze. This is classic February flash-freezing weather. Melt by day, ice by night. Walk carefully after sunset.
Tuesday stays cooler and quieter. Skies turn partly sunny with highs near 37 degrees. No precipitation is expected, but winter still feels present. Tuesday night falls to the mid-20s, keeping cold pavement in place for Wednesday morning.
By Wednesday, conditions slowly improve. Afternoon highs reach near 39 degrees under partly sunny skies. Winds stay light, helping the day feel calmer, though still cool.
A noticeable shift arrives Thursday. Sunshine takes over, and highs surge to around 51 degrees. Snow piles shrink quickly, and wet pavement replaces icy spots by afternoon. The warmer trend continues into Friday with highs near 52 degrees.
Looking ahead to the Feb 6–8 weekend, temperatures remain mild for early February, hovering in the upper 40s to low 50s. No major storms appear imminent, but February weather can change quickly in the central Plains.
Nationally, arctic air still grips much of the Midwest and Great Lakes. Kansas City sits on the edge of that cold dome, benefiting from gradual moderation.
Dress warm early today, stay alert for refreeze after dark, and enjoy the warmer stretch ahead. How noticeable did the temperature swing feel where you live?
Five-Day Outlook – Kansas City, MO
- Today: Increasing clouds, high near 44
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high near 37
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 39
- Thursday: Sunny and warmer, high near 51
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 52
