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

Lee's Summit, Lee's Summit Municipal Airport (KLXT)

Lat: 38.96°NLon: 94.37°WElev: 1004ft.

A Few Clouds

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed NW 18 G 33 mph
Barometer 30.24 in (1025.2 mb)
Dewpoint 4°F (-16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill10°F (-12°C)
Last update 18 Jan 11:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Unity Village MO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 11. Wind chill values between -1 and 9. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Blustery

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values between -3 and 7. North northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 26. South wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 11. Wind chill values between -1 and 9. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values between -3 and 7. North northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 26. South wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Unity Village MO
 38.93°N 94.46°W (Elev. 899 ft)
10:12 pm CST Jan 18, 2026
12am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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