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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Kansas City, Kansas City International Airport (KMCI)

Lat: 39.3°NLon: 94.73°WElev: 1024ft.

Mostly Cloudy

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed NE 14 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1013.1 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 2 Jan 8:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Platte City MO

  • Today

    Today: Cloudy, with a high near 36. East northeast wind around 9 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of sprinkles or freezing rain before 1am, then a chance of sprinkles between 1am and 3am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 26. East northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Sprinkles/Freezing
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 6 mph after midnight.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 47. South southeast wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Cloudy, with a high near 36. East northeast wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
A chance of sprinkles or freezing rain before 1am, then a chance of sprinkles between 1am and 3am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 26. East northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 6 mph after midnight.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47. South southeast wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Platte City MO
 39.33°N 94.74°W (Elev. 902 ft)
Last Update:
7:42 am CST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am CST Jan 2, 2026-6pm CST Jan 8, 2026
 
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