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.

Overcast

33°F

1°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1020.2 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 18 Jan 7:54 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Kansas City KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered flurries between 10pm and 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 11. Wind chill values between -1 and 9. North northwest wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Scattered
    Flurries

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values between -3 and 7. North northwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind 8 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °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 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Scattered flurries between 10pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 11. Wind chill values between -1 and 9. North northwest wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values between -3 and 7. North northwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind 8 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kansas City KS
 39.11°N 94.6°W (Elev. 735 ft)
7:07 pm CST Jan 18, 2026
8pm CST Jan 18, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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