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 International Airport (KMCI)

Lat: 39.3°NLon: 94.73°WElev: 1024ft.

Fair

20°F

-7°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 30.27 in (1026.5 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill8°F (-13°C)
Last update 20 Jan 3:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNW Pleasant Valley MO

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, then gradual clearing toward daybreak, with a low around 24. South wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Clearing Late

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 44. West southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 14.

    High: 14 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a low around -1. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: -1 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 13. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Cloudy, then gradual clearing toward daybreak, with a low around 24. South wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 44. West southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Friday
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 14.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around -1. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 13. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 24.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NNW Pleasant Valley MO
 39.3°N 94.51°W (Elev. 1020 ft)
3:16 am CST Jan 20, 2026
4am CST Jan 20, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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