KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Missouri drivers and football fans could face slick conditions Friday evening as scattered showers move across Kansas City. The National Weather Service says rainfall may affect travel along I-70 and I-35 before skies clear late Friday night.
According to forecasters, the chance of showers peaks before 3 p.m. Friday, though lingering wet pavement could remain into the evening commute. Rainfall amounts should stay light, but drivers are urged to allow extra travel time and use headlights in heavy downpours. Cooler, drier air moves in by early Saturday.
Saturday brings sunshine and mild temperatures, with highs near 76 degrees and light winds. Fans attending football games across the metro should enjoy comfortable, dry conditions with no weather disruptions expected. Sunday remains sunny, with highs again in the mid-70s, making it an ideal day for outdoor plans.
Early next week, a warming trend takes hold. By Monday, temperatures climb near 80 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Highs rise to the mid-80s Tuesday and near 88 by Wednesday, with no significant rain chances through midweek.
Residents should take advantage of the pleasant weekend for outdoor activities but stay alert to changing road conditions Friday evening. Clear skies dominate after midnight, setting up a stretch of calm, dry days across the Kansas City metro.
Warnings are not currently in effect, but forecasters will issue updates if rain lingers longer than expected.
Five Day Forecast for Kansas City, Missouri
- Saturday: Sunny, high 76, low 53
- Sunday: Sunny, high 76, low 54
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 80, low 62
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 83, low 65
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 88, low 65
