Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Kansas City, Kansas City International Airport (KMCI)

Lat: 39.3°NLon: 94.73°WElev: 1024ft.

Mostly Cloudy

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.26 in (1025.6 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 22 Jan 4:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Lansing KS

Winter Storm Watch January 23, 06:00pm until January 25, 06:00am
Cold Weather Advisory January 24, 12:00am until January 24, 12:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch
Cold Weather Advisory
  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 41 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between -3 and 2. Light north wind becoming north northeast 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Cloudy and cold, with a high near 13. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Northeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 13 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Low around -2. Wind chill values between -7 and -17. Northeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: -2 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 9. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 9 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight.  Cloudy, with a low around 1. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 1 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -2.

    Low: -2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between -3 and 2. Light north wind becoming north northeast 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Friday
Cloudy and cold, with a high near 13. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Northeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around -2. Wind chill values between -7 and -17. Northeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 9. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 1. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 26.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Lansing KS
 39.24°N 94.94°W (Elev. 1001 ft)
3:36 am CST Jan 22, 2026
5am CST Jan 22, 2026-6pm CST Jan 28, 2026
 
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