Missouri — A crisp, calm morning greets Kansas City, but the tranquil skies won’t last. Rain returns Monday, marking a wet start to Thanksgiving travel week across western Missouri. After a stretch of clear, mild weather, a new system approaches from the southern Plains — a reminder that late November’s weather can turn quickly.
The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill expects a 40–90% chance of rain from late Sunday night through Monday evening, with light to moderate rainfall totals across the metro. Temperatures will hold steady in the upper 50s, but travelers along I-70 and I-35 should expect slower traffic, slick roads, and reduced visibility during the Monday morning and evening commute.
Sunday offers the last calm stretch, with sunshine and a mild high near 60°F — ideal for leaf cleanup, early decorating, or local errands before conditions shift. By Tuesday, the front clears the region, bringing cooler air and drier skies as Thanksgiving nears.
Nationally, forecasters warn of a major cold front sweeping east by Thanksgiving Day, with potential snow and below-normal temperatures from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. For now, Kansas City stays mild, but the early signs of winter’s reach are showing.
Five-Day Outlook (Kansas City, MO):
- Today: Sunny, high 58°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 60°F.
- Monday: Rain likely, high 58°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 53°F.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 45°F.
