Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Kansas City, Kansas City Downtown Airport (KMKC)

Lat: 39.12°NLon: 94.6°WElev: 758ft.

Fair

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed NW 10 mph
Barometer 30.32 in (1027.7 mb)
Dewpoint 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill6°F (-14°C)
Last update 19 Jan 2:54 am CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Edwardsville KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values between -1 and 4. North northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 25. Wind chill values between -3 and 7. North northwest wind 6 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. West northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 24. South wind 8 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values between -1 and 4. North northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
M.L.King Day
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 25. Wind chill values between -3 and 7. North northwest wind 6 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. West northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 24. South wind 8 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 15. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Edwardsville KS
 39.08°N 94.77°W (Elev. 896 ft)
3:16 am CST Jan 19, 2026
3am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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