Missouri wakes beneath a low gray ceiling where taillights blur into shadows.
Dense fog spreads across the Kansas City metro, swallowing familiar roads and shrinking visibility fast. Travel conditions demand attention as Christmas Eve plans begin.
A Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 9 a.m. CST for much of the Kansas City area and surrounding counties in Missouri and eastern Kansas. The National Weather Service reports visibility dropping to one-quarter mile or less in the thickest fog.
Fog is most widespread south of Interstate 70, including downtown Kansas City, suburban corridors, and low-lying areas. Conditions change quickly, especially near rivers, creeks, and open farmland. Drivers may encounter clear stretches followed by sudden whiteouts.
Slow down and use low-beam headlights. Increase following distance and avoid abrupt lane changes. Morning commuters and holiday travelers should allow extra time, particularly near I-70, I-35, and I-435.
Fog gradually thins later this morning as sunshine breaks through. Afternoon temperatures climb into the lower 60s, making for a mild Christmas Eve once visibility improves.
Christmas Day stays warm with highs near 62 degrees. Patchy fog may redevelop early, but travel conditions improve by late morning. Dry weather continues into Friday with sunshine and highs in the mid-60s.
Saturday, December 27, looks favorable for post-Christmas travel, with partly sunny skies and highs near 68 degrees. Winds stay light, and road conditions remain dry.
Looking ahead, a strong cold front arrives Sunday, bringing sharply colder air and gusty winds. Wind gusts may exceed 40 mph, signaling a more wintry pattern to close out December.
Five-Day Outlook – Kansas City, MO
• Today: Dense fog early, then mostly sunny, high near 63°
• Christmas Day: Patchy fog early, partly sunny, high near 62°
• Thursday: Partly cloudy, low near 49°
• Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 64°
• Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 68°
