KANSAS CITY, MO — A gray sky and a damp chill settle over Kansas City this morning as a weak winter system slides through the region, bringing a light mix of rain and flurries through late afternoon. The changeable weather — from wet roads to possible snow bursts — could make I-70, I-435, and I-35 slick for commuters before sunset.
According to the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill, precipitation will remain light, with no major accumulation expected, but temperatures dropping toward the upper 20s could cause patchy ice on untreated roads, especially bridges and overpasses. Drivers are urged to slow down and allow extra stopping distance through the evening commute.
By Thursday morning, skies clear and the region snaps back into winter mode. Sunshine returns, but highs only reach the mid-20s, and the air will feel brisk under a steady north wind. Friday brings a bright, calm day near 40°F before clouds thicken again by Saturday. Another weak system may skirt the area this weekend, hinting at more flurries across northern Missouri and eastern Kansas.
This early-December pattern marks the start of a steady cooling trend, signaling winter’s full arrival in the central U.S. Residents can expect cold mornings, light winds, and occasional snow chances over the next week.
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5-Day Outlook for Kansas City, MO (Dec. 3–7):
- Thursday: Sunny, high 25°F, low 18°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 39°F, low 24°F.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high 39°F, low 25°F.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, high 32°F, low 22°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 36°F, low 23°F.
