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Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

Kansas City, Kansas City Downtown Airport (KMKC)

Lat: 39.12°NLon: 94.6°WElev: 758ft.

Mostly Cloudy

44°F

7°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.4 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 14 Jan 2:54 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Kansas City KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. North northwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a temperature falling to around 33 by 4pm. North northwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 38 °F⇓

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Light west southwest wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. North northwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a temperature falling to around 33 by 4pm. North northwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Light west southwest wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kansas City KS
 39.11°N 94.6°W (Elev. 735 ft)
Last Update:
3:16 am CST Jan 14, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am CST Jan 14, 2026-6pm CST Jan 20, 2026
 
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