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.

Fair

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 30.30 in (1027.8 mb)
Dewpoint 4°F (-16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill5°F (-15°C)
Last update 20 Jan 4:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Raytown MO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 45. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 27. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. North northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Cloudy, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Cloudy

  • 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 14. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 45. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 27. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. North northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Friday
Cloudy, with a high near 16.
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 14. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 25.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 7.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Raytown MO
 38.97°N 94.49°W (Elev. 997 ft)
5:26 am CST Jan 20, 2026
5am CST Jan 20, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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