Missouri – The morning air bites across Kansas City as temperatures hover in the mid-20s, the skyline quiet beneath a mostly cloudy sky. The chill lingers through the weekend, with slow but steady signs of improvement ahead as the first full week of December unfolds.
According to the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill, residents can expect a cold, calm pattern through Sunday, with highs in the low 40s and lows dipping to the upper teens by early Sunday morning. Winds remain light, but the combination of dry air and subfreezing mornings will keep frost thick on windshields for commuters.
Saturday brings a brief hint of sunshine with highs near 42°F, followed by another cool night around 26°F. By Sunday, clouds increase again, and highs struggle to reach 31°F, keeping the region firmly under the grip of a late-fall cold snap. For those traveling across I-70 or US-71, conditions remain dry, though drivers should watch for black ice in shaded areas during early morning hours.
A noticeable warm-up begins Monday as skies clear and highs rebound into the upper 30s, reaching near 50°F by Tuesday. This mild stretch will help thaw local roads and sidewalks before another cooldown returns midweek.
The bigger weather story developing across the Midwest remains to the north — long-range models continue to show clipper systems and potential snow bands between Dec. 11–17, a timeframe to watch for pre-holiday travel.
Bundle up, Kansas City — the weekend stays brisk, but relief is on the horizon.
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Five-Day Outlook for Kansas City, MO:
Fri: 43/26 – Increasing clouds; cold but calm.
Sat: 42/26 – Partly sunny; chilly breeze.
Sun: 31/16 – Mostly cloudy; cold snap deepens.
Mon: 37/30 – Mostly sunny; gradual rebound.
Tue: 50/30 – Warmer, dry; pleasant afternoon.
