Warmer than usual weather is expected in the Kansas City area for the last Monday of 2024, but colder temperatures and maybe even the heaviest snowfall of the season are on the way to start the New Year, according to the National Weather Service.
Temperatures are expected to climb to around 50 degrees in the metro, well above the 39 degrees typical for this time of year, according to the weather service. Some areas may see fog, but it will not be as widespread as the past few mornings.
Rain is expected to move into the region in the afternoon and expand across the area through the evening and overnight, the weather service said.
“Most will be rainfall with temperatures above freezing, but light snow is possible across far northern Missouri after midnight when temperatures drop slightly below freezing,” the weather service said. Only minimal accumulation is expected, if any.
Local Radar Image
New Year chill in Kansas City weather forecast
Cooler weather is expected heading into the New Year. Temperatures will reach the upper 30s on New Year’s Eve, falling to the mid-20s overnight.
The weather service said sunny skies are expected on New Year’s Day, but temperatures will only climb to around average.
Although temperatures will climb to around 40 on Thursday, the rest of the week will be cooler, with a chance of light snow on Thursday across northern Missouri.
According to the weather service, Friday’s temperatures will be around freezing, and Saturday and Sunday temperatures will be in the mid- to upper 20s. Overnight temperatures will be in the teens and 20s.
A stronger storm system is expected to sweep across the region over the weekend, bringing the chance for measurable snowfall. The weather service said the details are uncertain, but there’s about a 30% chance of snowfall exceeding 3 inches.
“This looks to be the heaviest snowfall of what has been a quiet winter season thus far,” the weather service said in its forecast discussion.
A live data feed from the National Weather Service containing official weather warnings, watches, and advisory statements. Tap warning areas for more details. Sources: NOAA, National Weather Service, NOAA GeoPlatform and Esri.
Open