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

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 30.38 in (1030.3 mb)
Dewpoint -7°F (-22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill12°F (-11°C)
Last update 19 Jan 3:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Leavenworth KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 44. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 7 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 45. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow after noon.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 15. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: -2 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 44. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 7 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 45. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Friday
A chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 15. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. 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
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 25.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Leavenworth KS
 39.3°N 94.91°W (Elev. 886 ft)
3:17 pm CST Jan 19, 2026
4pm CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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