Brace for another chilly day, KC. But spring-like temps will be here soon. Here’s when
After another record-breaking cold day in Kansas City, the metro is about to emerge from the deep freeze, according to the National Weather Service.
The temperature plunged to -2 degrees early Friday, setting a new daily record for the coldest temperature, the weather service said on social media. The previous record for this date was 0 degrees, set in 1939.
Although a chilly day is expected in the metro, temps will rise to the low 20s before falling to around 12 degrees overnight. Kansas City’s temperatures typically are 46 degrees during the day and 25 degrees at night this time of year.
There is an isolated chance for snow flurries south of Interstate 70 in the afternoon, but no snow accumulation is expected.
Warmer temperatures in Kansas City’s weather forecast
A shift in the weather pattern will bring a warming trend that begins Saturday morning, the weather service said in its forecast discussion.
“This will be a nice reprieve from the record-breaking cold of prior days,” the weather service said.
The metro’s temperature will rise above freezing for the first time in nearly a week, reaching the mid-30s.
It will be even warmer on Sunday, with temperatures climbing to around 50 degrees.
The last week of February will feel more like spring, as temperatures will hover around 60 degrees on Monday and Tuesday before dipping back into the 50s.
Next chance of meaningful precipitation comes mid-week
The weather service said the next chance for rain comes Wednesday and Thursday.
“Several uncertainties remain with timing and placement of potential rainfall with at least sporadic rain chances sticking around through the days Wednesday and Thursday,” the weather service said.
There is a slight chance of mixed precipitation if temperatures drop near or below freezing overnight Wednesday.
This story was originally published February 21, 2025 at 7:10 AM.
