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Kansas City will continue to experience dry and warmer-than-average weather through Thursday, but meteorologists warn that a significant temperature drop is on the horizon.
The National Weather Service (NWS) reports that a shift in weather patterns could bring light rain and eventually bitter cold by the end of the weekend.
On Wednesday, residents can expect a mostly calm day with a high temperature of around 62°F, slightly warmer than the seasonal average of 58°F. A cold front will pass through part of the region, but its immediate effects will be minimal.
By Thursday, temperatures will climb even higher, reaching near 70°F, offering one last warm day before the chill sets in.
Rain Returns Late Thursday Before Weekend Freeze
The chance of rain makes a brief return late Thursday night into early Friday, particularly in areas east of Interstate 35, where precipitation chances range from 30% to 50%, according to the NWS. Rainfall totals are expected to be light, and no severe weather is forecasted.
Following the brief rain, Friday will see sunny skies and another warm day with highs around 70°F. However, conditions will start changing rapidly as another low-pressure system approaches on Saturday, introducing a slight chance of rain and bringing temperatures back down to the low 60s.
Cold Front Brings Season’s Lowest Temperatures
This approaching system will also usher in the coldest air mass of the season. By Sunday, daytime highs will struggle to reach 42°F, and overnight lows may lead to a hard freeze, with temperatures dipping into the mid-20s by early Monday.
Wind chills could make it feel like the teens, signaling the official start of winter-like conditions for the Kansas City region.
Despite this sharp cold spell, relief is expected soon after. Temperatures are forecasted to rebound into the 60s by Veterans Day, giving residents a brief break from the frigid air.
Kansas City’s pleasant fall weather will soon give way to freezing temperatures and a hard frost by the weekend.
The National Weather Service encourages residents to prepare for the sudden shift—cover sensitive plants, bring pets indoors, and expect wind chills in the teens early next week.
Fortunately, this cold snap will be short-lived, as warmer weather makes a comeback by Veterans Day.