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

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed N 9 mph
Barometer 30.56 in (1035.8 mb)
Dewpoint -5°F (-21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill3°F (-16°C)
Last update 19 Jan 10:54 am CST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Prairie Village KS

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 25. West wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 44. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind 8 to 11 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 45. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °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 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 18 °F

    Cloudy then
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 25. West wind 5 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 44. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind 8 to 11 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 45. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Friday
A chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 15. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Prairie Village KS
 38.97°N 94.6°W (Elev. 899 ft)
1:17 pm CST Jan 19, 2026
1pm CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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