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What will the high and low temperatures be Wednesday in Kansas City? See the forecast

The forecast high temperatures in western Missouri and eastern Kansas on Wednesday, Jan 17, 2024, are seen on this map from the National Weather Service.
The forecast high temperatures in western Missouri and eastern Kansas on Wednesday, Jan 17, 2024, are seen on this map from the National Weather Service. National Digital Forecast Database

The Kansas City area will climb out of the single digits Wednesday, with temperatures forecast to reach as high as 31 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

Wednesday will be sunny, but wind chill will bring the “feels like” temperature down to around 8 degrees — and could feel as cold as minus 2. Kansas Citians may feel gusts of this icy wind up to 21 miles per hour.

On Wednesday night, clouds are expected to move in and temperatures could drop as low as 19 degrees, with a wind chill down to 11. There is a slight chance of snowfall after midnight, but the National Weather Service only predicts a small amount — around 0.1 inches.

Overall, Wednesday is expected to be warmer than we’ve seen in recent days, but temperatures will dip down into the single digits again by the time the weekend rolls around.

Natalie Wallington
The Kansas City Star
Natalie Wallington was a reporter on The Star’s service journalism team with a focus on policy, labor, sustainability and local utilities from fall 2021 until early 2025. Her coverage of the region’s recycling system won a 2024 Feature Writing award from the Kansas Press Association.
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