Dangerous cold settles across Kansas City. Here’s when you’ll see temps near 50 degrees
Drivers heading out on their morning commute Thursday were being urged to “take it easy” after light snow from the second push of a winter storm fell on parts of the Kansas City area, according to the National Weather Service in Kansas City.
The snow, which fell primarily in the southern part of the metro, partially covered some previously cleared roads, the weather service said on Twitter. Commuters were urged to check road conditions before heading out and watch for slick spots while driving to their destination.
“Snow is coming to an end this morning, but it has left hazardous road conditions across the Kansas City Metro and locations to the south and east,” the weather service said in an hazardous weather outlook.
Meanwhile, frigid air has settled across the Kansas City area, sending temperatures plunging to a dangerous level. At Kansas City International Airport, morning temperatures tumbled into the single digits with wind chills making it feel more like about -10 degrees or colder.
Bitter cold conditions are expected again Friday morning, with temperatures falling to near zero degrees. Wind chills will be as low as -15 degrees, according to the weather service.
“Frostbite can occur at these temperatures,” the weather service said. People were urged to dress in multiple layers and limit their time outdoors.
Daytime temperatures are expected to be in the upper teens for Thursday and near 30 degrees on Friday.
Temperatures will begin to warm this weekend, with highs in the mid- to upper 30s and 40s. Even warmer conditions are expected next week, with temperatures climbing to near 50 degrees on Tuesday and Wednesday.
This story was originally published February 3, 2022 at 7:16 AM.
