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 International Airport (KMCI)

Lat: 39.3°NLon: 94.73°WElev: 1024ft.

Fair

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.33 in (1028.8 mb)
Dewpoint -1°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill2°F (-17°C)
Last update 19 Jan 9:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Kansas City International Airport MO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. South wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 10 to 14 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 44. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the evening.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow after noon.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 13. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 13 °F

    Cloudy then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: -3 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. South wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 10 to 14 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 44. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Friday
A chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 13. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 12. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 25.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kansas City International Airport MO
 39.3°N 94.74°W (Elev. 984 ft)
9:37 pm CST Jan 19, 2026
9pm CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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