Missouri – A cool, damp morning settles across Kansas City as light mist clings to windshields and pavement shines under streetlights. The air feels heavy and crisp, hinting that a colder pattern is building just as December begins. Drivers moving across I-35, I-70, and US-69 should expect wet roads now and potential slick spots developing as temperatures dip Sunday night into Monday.
According to the National Weather Service, steady rain holds through this morning before easing into pockets of lighter showers. Temperatures stay near 40 degrees through the day, but a shift arrives as colder air filters in behind the system. On Monday, snow is likely, especially during the afternoon and evening, when a light accumulation may impact commutes. Models show a narrow band of colder air arriving at the same time moisture returns, which increases the odds for a brief rain-to-snow changeover and a minor accumulation on grassy areas and untreated roads.
Residents returning from post-Thanksgiving travel should stay alert for changing conditions. Plan extra time Monday afternoon, particularly for routes that climb or cross elevated bridges where temperatures cool faster. Even small totals can create slick patches during the first true winter transition of the season.
Meteorologists are also tracking a broader pattern shift for early December. A colder air mass will spread across the central United States between December 4–8, bringing below-normal temperatures and several chances for light snow north of Kansas City. Some long-range models hint at a stronger system developing somewhere across the Midwest near midweek, though confidence remains low. For now, the key message is preparation: winter is arriving in pieces, and each passing system reinforces the colder trend.
Five-Day Outlook for Kansas City
Today: Rain. High 44.
Sunday: Partly sunny. High 29.
Monday: Snow likely. High 27.
Tuesday: Sunny. High 34.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High 40.
