Missouri — Cold air presses hard against doors and windshields this morning, leaving Kansas City locked in a deep winter grip. Exhaust drifts lazily in parking lots, and pavement feels brittle underfoot.
Temperatures sit near 18 degrees across the metro, with wind chills dropping into the single digits in exposed areas. According to the National Weather Service, skies stay mostly cloudy early, limiting any quick warm-up. Drivers should watch for slick spots on bridges and overpasses along I-70, I-35, and Highway 71, especially where moisture lingered from previous days.
Conditions slowly improve by midday. Clouds thin, and highs climb toward 38 degrees this afternoon. That sunshine helps, but melting ice during the day can refreeze quickly once temperatures fall again after sunset. Flash freezing remains a concern on untreated roads and sidewalks.
Tonight turns mostly clear, with lows near 21 degrees. Pipes, pets, and sensitive plants still need protection. The cold relaxes slightly on Monday as temperatures rise to around 41 degrees under partly sunny skies. Winds stay light, making the air feel less harsh.
By Monday night, clouds return and temperatures dip to about 25 degrees, setting up another chilly start. Tuesday brings a familiar pattern: sunshine mixed with clouds and highs near 37 degrees. While no snow is expected, shaded areas may stay icy through the morning hours.
Wednesday looks similar, with highs again near 37 degrees and dry conditions holding. A more noticeable warm-up arrives late in the week as highs push into the low 50s, offering a brief break from winter’s edge.
Looking ahead into the first full week of February, national outlooks point to continued temperature swings across the Midwest. With the Great Lakes largely frozen, cold air masses remain capable of sliding south quickly, even after short warm-ups.
Five-Day Kansas City Outlook
- Today: Mostly cloudy, high near 38
- Monday: Partly sunny, high near 41
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high near 37
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 37
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 51
