Missouri starts the day under a gray, damp sky as steady light rain mixes with patches of fog across Kansas City, creating wet pavement, blurred headlights, and slower early travel. The air feels thick and cool, with visibility shifting block by block as the morning moisture settles. Anyone driving early should expect slick roads, reduced visibility, and extra brake time, especially through low-lying neighborhoods and across highway interchanges.
Rain continues through the first half of today, and pockets of heavier rainfall briefly reduce visibility. Travelers heading out for early Thanksgiving plans should leave a cushion of time, as rainfall may fluctuate through midday. Winds run from the east-northeast near 10 mph with gusts that could tug at high-profile vehicles on I-70 and I-35.
Rain holds steady into the afternoon with temperatures hovering near the mid-50s. A brief lull arrives late today as showers turn scattered, though clouds remain stubborn through tonight. Saturday brings a full turnaround: sunshine breaks out, winds ease, and highs climb into the upper 50s — perfect for yard cleanup or early holiday errands.
Sunday keeps the pleasant trend going with mostly sunny skies and a high near 59° before clouds increase Sunday night ahead of the next system. Moisture returns Monday with showers likely and a cooler feel as winds shift.
Looking deeper into Thanksgiving week, a colder surge across the central U.S. could introduce a Winter Tease for portions of the Midwest and northern Plains. Long-range models hint at the possibility of heavy snow somewhere between Nov. 25 and Dec. 3, though no specific track is locked in. Kansas City stays on the warm side for now, but colder air may bite at the region around Thanksgiving itself.
