Flurries, Wet Roads, and Freezing Temperatures Expected in Kansas City as Light Winter System Moves In Tonight

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI — A damp chill is spreading across the Kansas City metro this morning as a weak winter system slides into the region, bringing a light mix of rain and flurries through late afternoon. While snowfall is expected to remain minimal, the shift from wet roads to quick bursts of snow could make I-70, I-435, and I-35 slick before sunset.

Light Precipitation but Risky Travel as Temperatures Drop

According to the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill, precipitation amounts will stay light with no meaningful accumulation, but the evening commute may still turn hazardous. As temperatures fall into the upper 20s, moisture on roads could freeze on untreated surfaces, especially:

• Bridges
• Overpasses
• Shady stretches of highways

Drivers across the metro should slow down and allow extra stopping distance during the afternoon and early-evening travel window.

Cold, Clear Thursday With Highs Only in the Mid-20s

By Thursday morning, the system exits quickly. Skies clear, sunshine returns, and the area snaps back into full winter mode, with highs only reaching the mid-20s. A steady north wind will make the day feel even colder despite the sun.

Friday brings a bright, calm day with highs near 40°F, offering a brief break from the deeper winter chill.

More Flurries Possible This Weekend as Another System Approaches

By Saturday, clouds thicken again as another weak system skirts the region. While moisture looks limited, early indications suggest flurries may again develop across northern Missouri and eastern Kansas, continuing the early-December pattern of light snow chances followed by reinforcing cold.

Meteorologists say the central U.S. should expect cold mornings, light winds, and periodic minor disturbances over the next week, marking winter’s firm arrival.

5-Day Outlook for Kansas City, Missouri (Dec. 3–7)

Thursday: Sunny, high 25°F, low 18°F
Friday: Mostly sunny, high 39°F, low 24°F
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high 39°F, low 25°F
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, high 32°F, low 22°F
Monday: Mostly sunny, high 36°F, low 23°F

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