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 59%
Wind Speed NW 12 mph
Barometer 30.42 in (1031.1 mb)
Dewpoint 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill1°F (-17°C)
Last update 19 Jan 5:54 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Mission KS

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 24. Wind chill values between -4 and 6. North northwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 25. South wind 9 to 13 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °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 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 24. Wind chill values between -4 and 6. North northwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 25. South wind 9 to 13 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
Friday Night
A chance of snow before midnight. 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 14. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mission KS
 39.02°N 94.66°W (Elev. 1001 ft)
5:27 am CST Jan 19, 2026
6am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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