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From the discussion of 2:36 p.m. Wed Nov 4, current when the day began
From the NWS discussion issued 2:36 p.m. Wed Nov 4.
How sure forecasters were
Forecasters give a 40-60% chance of below-freezing lows Friday night into Saturday morning, and the most recent forecast model runs are trending colder. They say the trends need to keep being watched. Light rain chances in northern Missouri tomorrow are low (15-25%).
isolated mist/sprinkles through the rest of the dayNWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:36 p.m. Wed Nov 4
clearing out skies overnight tonightNWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:36 p.m. Wed Nov 4
keep temperatures within the low 40s across the areaNWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:36 p.m. Wed Nov 4
winds will remain just strong enough out of the westNWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:36 p.m. Wed Nov 4
mitigate any fog development overnightNWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:36 p.m. Wed Nov 4
Tomorrow, a cold front will drape southeastward from the retreating surface cyclone, shifting winds out of the north/northwest and reintroducing low clouds to the area by the afternoon.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:36 p.m. Wed Nov 4
- Temperatures continue to cool through late week, with chances (15-25%) for light rain/drizzle across northern MO tonight/tomorrow.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:36 p.m. Wed Nov 4
Temperatures remain in the 50s during the daytime, before winds shift out of the north with the oncoming surface high and cool temperatures down more by the end of the work week.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:36 p.m. Wed Nov 4
The current forecast shows that temperatures will fall to the low 30s and even the high 20s Friday night into Saturday morning.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:36 p.m. Wed Nov 4
- Increasing chances (40-60%) for overnight lows at/below freezing Friday night into Saturday morning.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:36 p.m. Wed Nov 4
These temperatures coupled with light winds hints at favorable conditions for frost/freeze, especially for northeastern KS and portions of northern/central MO.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:36 p.m. Wed Nov 4
- Drier, warmer forecast by late weekend into early next week.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:36 p.m. Wed Nov 4
Increasingly dry atmospheric profiles with building ridging from the west will keep precipitation out of the forecast, with temperatures beginning to warm into the 60s by the late weekend under clear skies.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:36 p.m. Wed Nov 4
Probabilistic guidance favors temperatures falling below freezing across these areas (40- 60%) , with recent guidance trending colder.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:36 p.m. Wed Nov 4
Forecast trends will need to continue to be monitored, and the need for any headline issuances for frost/freeze may need to be considered in the upcoming days, especially if these trends continue.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:36 p.m. Wed Nov 4
With this frontal boundary, some low (15-25%) chances for additional light rain exists across northern MO, where greater moisture remains present through the vertical profile.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:36 p.m. Wed Nov 4
Conditions look favorable for frost or freeze, especially in northeast Kansas and parts of northern/central Missouri. Frost/freeze alerts (watches, warnings or advisories) may need to be considered in the coming days.
These temperatures coupled with light winds hints at favorable conditions for frost/freeze, especially for northeastern KS and portions of northern/central MO.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:36 p.m. Wed Nov 4
Forecast trends will need to continue to be monitored, and the need for any headline issuances for frost/freeze may need to be considered in the upcoming days, especially if these trends continue.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:36 p.m. Wed Nov 4
Probabilistic guidance favors temperatures falling below freezing across these areas (40- 60%) , with recent guidance trending colder.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:36 p.m. Wed Nov 4
Forecast trends will need to continue to be monitored, and the need for any headline issuances for frost/freeze may need to be considered in the upcoming days, especially if these trends continue.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:36 p.m. Wed Nov 4
However, with increasing synoptic-scale subsidence on the back edge of the retreating trough and a building surface high during the day, the profile looks to quickly dry out.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:36 p.m. Wed Nov 4
- Increasing chances (40-60%) for overnight lows at/below freezing Friday night into Saturday morning.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:36 p.m. Wed Nov 4
The current forecast shows that temperatures will fall to the low 30s and even the high 20s Friday night into Saturday morning.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:36 p.m. Wed Nov 4
These temperatures coupled with light winds hints at favorable conditions for frost/freeze, especially for northeastern KS and portions of northern/central MO.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:36 p.m. Wed Nov 4
The trough will continue to move east as high pressure builds in behind it Friday night into Saturday which will bring lows for Saturday morning into the low to mid 30s, especially for north central MO but ensemble guidance has <20% chance that temperatures will drop below 32 degrees.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, previous Area Forecast Discussion, 11:25 a.m. Wed Nov 4
- Temperatures continue to cool through late week, with chances (15-25%) for light rain/drizzle across northern MO tonight/tomorrow.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:36 p.m. Wed Nov 4
clearing out skies overnight tonightNWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:36 p.m. Wed Nov 4
With this frontal boundary, some low (15-25%) chances for additional light rain exists across northern MO, where greater moisture remains present through the vertical profile.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:36 p.m. Wed Nov 4
Not recorded: wxexplained began keeping the NWS forecast numbers on November 6, 2026.
From the 3:26 a.m. discussion
From the NWS discussion issued 3:26 a.m. Thu Nov 5.
How sure forecasters were
Forecasters say the chance of freezing lows Friday night is increasing, as computer models keep trending colder and show a very favorable setup for dropping below freezing. They don't give a percentage this time.
- 15-20% chance for light rain/drizzle across northern MO this morning with low clouds building in throughout the day.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:26 a.m. Thu Nov 5
low level clouds to encompass the region by this afternoonNWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:26 a.m. Thu Nov 5
keeping clouds around into Friday morning and keepingNWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:26 a.m. Thu Nov 5
overnight lows in the low 40s.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:26 a.m. Thu Nov 5
By Friday, a large amplitude upper-level ridge will be situated over the central US while high pressure builds in from the Upper Midwest at the surface, supporting sustained northerly flow and strong CAA across the CWA.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:26 a.m. Thu Nov 5
Therefore the current forecast has lows in the upper 20s for north/central MO and low 30s for more urban areas.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:26 a.m. Thu Nov 5
Low temperatures in addition to light winds would favor frost/freeze conditions.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:26 a.m. Thu Nov 5
- Warm and dry conditions return by late this weekend into early next week.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:26 a.m. Thu Nov 5
This will keep conditions dry for early next week as highs increase back into the 60s.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:26 a.m. Thu Nov 5
- Increasing chance for overnight lows at or below freezing Friday night into Saturday morningNWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:26 a.m. Thu Nov 5
Models continue to trend colder for Friday night into Saturday and show a very favorable setup for dropping below freezing.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:26 a.m. Thu Nov 5
Forecasters will likely issue a Freeze Warning (temperatures at or below freezing that can harm plants) for areas below 32 degrees and a Frost Advisory (frost likely) for other areas.
Based on collaboration with neighboring offices and the warm fall that we have had, we will likely issue a freeze warning for areas below 32 degrees and a frost advisory for the remaining areas as we continue to monitor forecast trends.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:26 a.m. Thu Nov 5
Low temperatures in addition to light winds would favor frost/freeze conditions.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:26 a.m. Thu Nov 5
Based on collaboration with neighboring offices and the warm fall that we have had, we will likely issue a freeze warning for areas below 32 degrees and a frost advisory for the remaining areas as we continue to monitor forecast trends.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:26 a.m. Thu Nov 5
Based on collaboration with neighboring offices and the warm fall that we have had, we will likely issue a freeze warning for areas below 32 degrees and a frost advisory for the remaining areas as we continue to monitor forecast trends.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:26 a.m. Thu Nov 5
Forecast trends will need to continue to be monitored, and the need for any headline issuances for frost/freeze may need to be considered in the upcoming days, especially if these trends continue.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, previous Area Forecast Discussion, 11:33 p.m. Wed Nov 4
keeping clouds around into Friday morning and keepingNWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:26 a.m. Thu Nov 5
However, with increasing synoptic-scale subsidence on the back edge of the retreating trough and a building surface high during the day, the profile looks to quickly dry out.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, previous Area Forecast Discussion, 11:33 p.m. Wed Nov 4
- 15-20% chance for light rain/drizzle across northern MO this morning with low clouds building in throughout the day.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:26 a.m. Thu Nov 5
- Temperatures continue to cool through late week, with chances (15-25%) for light rain/drizzle across northern MO tonight/tomorrow.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, previous Area Forecast Discussion, 11:33 p.m. Wed Nov 4
The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Hazardous Weather Outlook, 5:01 a.m. Wed Nov 4
- Near normal temperatures with generally dry conditions expected through Saturday.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Hazardous Weather Outlook, 5:01 a.m. Wed Nov 4
Not recorded: wxexplained began keeping the NWS forecast numbers on November 6, 2026.
From the 3:04 p.m. discussion
From the NWS discussion issued 3:04 p.m. Thu Nov 5.
How sure forecasters were
Forecasters say computer guidance still favors frost-level temperatures areawide, and conditions remain favorable for frost/freeze, though cloud cover adds uncertainty. The outlook says the chance of widespread hazardous weather is low.
- Low chances (10-15%) for drizzle tonight into tomorrow morning.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:04 p.m. Thu Nov 5
in the low/mid 40s and high 30sNWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:04 p.m. Thu Nov 5
drizzle will remain minimalNWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:04 p.m. Thu Nov 5
will subside with the progression of the trough further eastwardNWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:04 p.m. Thu Nov 5
As mid-level ridging and surface high pressure settles over the region, temperatures will continue to remain cooler across the forecast area, with high temperatures in the low 50s/upper 40s during the daytime tomorrow.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:04 p.m. Thu Nov 5
Residual low cloud cover could serve to keep temperatures cooler than forecast during the daytime, with further reinforcement of cold air from north/northwesterly winds through the vertical profile prompting greater CAA.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:04 p.m. Thu Nov 5
As of now, guidance still favors temperatures falling at/below frost criteria areawide, with more focused chances for below freezing temperatures generally east of US- 63 (50-70%).NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:04 p.m. Thu Nov 5
- Continued chances (50-75%) for below freezing temperatures overnight Friday into Saturday morning, generally east of US-63.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:04 p.m. Thu Nov 5
Otherwise, with cooler temperatures and light winds Friday night into Saturday morning, conditions remain favorable for the development of frost/freeze across the forecast area.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:04 p.m. Thu Nov 5
- Warmer, dry forecast through the weekend into the early half of next week.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:04 p.m. Thu Nov 5
Surface high pressure sliding off towards the east will shift winds out of the south/southwest in the low levels, and clear skies will help contribute to a warm up of temperatures back into the 60s by the start of next week, with lows warming back into the 40s.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:04 p.m. Thu Nov 5
The atmospheric flow remains quasi-zonal through the early half of next week, before a mid-level ridge begins to amplify across the western half of the CONUS and a trough axis digs down from the northern Plains by Wednesday.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:04 p.m. Thu Nov 5
Aside from this shift in the synoptic pattern, the remainder of the forecast looks to remain warm and dry.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:04 p.m. Thu Nov 5
The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Hazardous Weather Outlook, 5:01 a.m. Thu Nov 5
Conditions remain favorable for frost/freeze across the area, with a 50-75% chance of below-freezing temperatures generally east of US-63.
Otherwise, with cooler temperatures and light winds Friday night into Saturday morning, conditions remain favorable for the development of frost/freeze across the forecast area.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:04 p.m. Thu Nov 5
- Continued chances (50-75%) for below freezing temperatures overnight Friday into Saturday morning, generally east of US-63.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:04 p.m. Thu Nov 5
The persistence of this cloud cover tomorrow evening into Saturday morning could dictate how low temperatures are able to fall, which has some impact on the potential for frost/freeze.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:04 p.m. Thu Nov 5
However, with greater cloud cover, efficient radiational cooling will be inhibited, which would keep overnight lows higher than forecast.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:04 p.m. Thu Nov 5
Residual low cloud cover could serve to keep temperatures cooler than forecast during the daytime, with further reinforcement of cold air from north/northwesterly winds through the vertical profile prompting greater CAA.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:04 p.m. Thu Nov 5
As of now, guidance still favors temperatures falling at/below frost criteria areawide, with more focused chances for below freezing temperatures generally east of US- 63 (50-70%).NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:04 p.m. Thu Nov 5
- Continued chances (50-75%) for below freezing temperatures overnight Friday into Saturday morning, generally east of US-63.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:04 p.m. Thu Nov 5
However, with greater cloud cover, efficient radiational cooling will be inhibited, which would keep overnight lows higher than forecast.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:04 p.m. Thu Nov 5
Therefore the current forecast has lows in the upper 20s for north/central MO and low 30s for more urban areas.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, previous Area Forecast Discussion, 11:35 a.m. Thu Nov 5
Otherwise, with cooler temperatures and light winds Friday night into Saturday morning, conditions remain favorable for the development of frost/freeze across the forecast area.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:04 p.m. Thu Nov 5
Based on collaboration with neighboring offices and the warm fall that we have had, we will likely issue a freeze warning for areas below 32 degrees and a frost advisory for the remaining areas as we continue to monitor forecast trends.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, previous Area Forecast Discussion, 11:35 a.m. Thu Nov 5
- Continued chances (50-75%) for below freezing temperatures overnight Friday into Saturday morning, generally east of US-63.NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:04 p.m. Thu Nov 5
As of now, guidance still favors temperatures falling at/below frost criteria areawide, with more focused chances for below freezing temperatures generally east of US- 63 (50-70%).NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 3:04 p.m. Thu Nov 5
Not recorded: wxexplained began keeping the NWS forecast numbers on November 6, 2026.