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Archive: Monday, November 9, 2026.

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No watches, warnings or advisories for the Kansas City points that day.

4 versions of the page that day, oldest first.

Shown when the day began (up since 3:12 p.m. Sun Nov 8)

Warm and dry through Tuesday; fog likely Monday morning in west-central Missouri and eastern Kansas; cooler late week, patchy frost possible Saturday morning.

From the NWS discussion issued 2:57 p.m. Sun Nov 8.

The forecast

  • Today through Tuesday: Dry and unseasonably warm, about 5-10 degrees above normal.
  • Monday morning (West-central Missouri and eastern Kansas): Widespread fog, with some localized dense fog, is likely in west-central Missouri and eastern Kansas. There's a 50-70% chance of visibility below 2 miles by 6 AM Monday.
  • Monday and Tuesday (Northern Missouri; south of the Missouri River): Highs from the mid 60s in northern Missouri to the low 70s south of the Missouri River.
  • Wednesday and Thursday (Whole area for cooling; central Missouri for rain, highest chances along and east of US 63): The warm streak ends. Light rain or drizzle is possible in central Missouri, with the highest chances only about 10% along and east of US 63. Amounts would be light: around .05" on average, around .1" at the upper end.
  • End of the work week: Highs drop into the upper 40s to low 50s.
  • Saturday morning (Frost: whole area; lows: northern Missouri and central Missouri): Patchy frost possible with light winds. Lows from the upper 20s in northern Missouri to the low 30s in central Missouri.
  • By Sunday: Southerly winds bring temperatures back into the 60s by Sunday.

How sure forecasters were

Forecasters call Monday morning fog "likely" in west-central Missouri and eastern Kansas. Midweek rain chances in central Missouri are only about 10% at most, highest along and east of the US 63 corridor. Saturday frost is "possible." The discussion doesn't otherwise say how sure it is.

Read the NWS wording
- Dry and unseasonably warm temperatures today through Tuesday
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:57 p.m. Sun Nov 8
Dry and unseasonably warm conditions (5-10 degrees above normal)
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:57 p.m. Sun Nov 8
- Widespread fog (some localized dense fog) likely Monday morning
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:57 p.m. Sun Nov 8
is likely in west-central MO and
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:57 p.m. Sun Nov 8
eastern KS, with REFS probabilities for visibility below 2 miles
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:57 p.m. Sun Nov 8
between 50-70% by 12Z [6 AM CST] Monday morning
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:57 p.m. Sun Nov 8
and Tuesday will range from the mid 60s in northern MO to the
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:57 p.m. Sun Nov 8
low 70s south of the Missouri River.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:57 p.m. Sun Nov 8
The streak of non-November like temperatures comes to an end Wednesday and Thursday.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:57 p.m. Sun Nov 8
- Light rain/drizzle possible in Central MO Wednesday & Thursday
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:57 p.m. Sun Nov 8
The highest POPs (~10%) are confined along and east of the US63 corridor in MO.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:57 p.m. Sun Nov 8
Accumulations will be light - the LREF 90th percentile for accumulated precipitation is generally around .1" (mean is around .05") in central MO.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:57 p.m. Sun Nov 8
Strong NW flow in the wake of the midweek system will bring highs down into the upper 40s to low 50s to finish out the work week.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:57 p.m. Sun Nov 8
Patchy frost will also be possible Saturday morning, with light winds and lows ranging from the upper 20s in northern MO to low 30s in central MO.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:57 p.m. Sun Nov 8
Southerly flow will increase as a result, bringing temperatures back into the 60s by Sunday.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:57 p.m. Sun Nov 8

What to watch

Fog, some of it dense

Monday morning (West-central Missouri and eastern Kansas)

Widespread fog is likely in west-central Missouri and eastern Kansas, with some localized dense fog.

Patchy frost

Saturday morning (Frost: whole area; lows: northern Missouri and central Missouri)

Patchy frost is possible Saturday morning, with lows from the upper 20s in northern Missouri to the low 30s in central Missouri.

Read the NWS wording
- Widespread fog (some localized dense fog) likely Monday morning
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:57 p.m. Sun Nov 8
is likely in west-central MO and
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:57 p.m. Sun Nov 8
Patchy frost will also be possible Saturday morning, with light winds and lows ranging from the upper 20s in northern MO to low 30s in central MO.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:57 p.m. Sun Nov 8

What changed from the discussion before

  • New in this discussion: widespread fog, with some localized dense fog, is now called likely Monday morning in west-central Missouri and eastern Kansas. (West-central Missouri and eastern Kansas)
  • The warm stretch now ends Wednesday; the previous discussion had mild and dry conditions through Wednesday.
  • Earlier, forecasters mentioned possible frost/freeze conditions Friday and Saturday mornings. Now only patchy frost is mentioned, for Saturday morning.
Read the NWS wording
- Widespread fog (some localized dense fog) likely Monday morning
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:57 p.m. Sun Nov 8
is likely in west-central MO and
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:57 p.m. Sun Nov 8
The streak of non-November like temperatures comes to an end Wednesday and Thursday.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:57 p.m. Sun Nov 8
- Mild and dry conditions expected through Wednesday.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Hazardous Weather Outlook, 5:02 a.m. Sun Nov 8
Patchy frost will also be possible Saturday morning, with light winds and lows ranging from the upper 20s in northern MO to low 30s in central MO.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 2:57 p.m. Sun Nov 8
Cooler conditions follow late week with the potential for more frost/freeze conditions Friday and Saturday mornings.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, previous Area Forecast Discussion, 11:48 a.m. Sun Nov 8

Where the NWS text was unclear

  • The Hazardous Weather Outlook shown was issued earlier Sunday morning and still lists the older key messages, including dry conditions through Wednesday, which differ from the newer discussion.
Read the NWS wording
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO 0502 AM CST Sun Nov 08 2026
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Hazardous Weather Outlook, 5:02 a.m. Sun Nov 8
- Mild and dry conditions expected through Wednesday.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Hazardous Weather Outlook, 5:02 a.m. Sun Nov 8

The numbers then

  • Today65° 44°Sunny0% precip.
  • Mon68° 48°Sunny0% precip.
  • Tue68° 51°Sunny0% precip.
  • Wed64° 42°Mostly Sunny4% precip.
  • Thu52° 32°Mostly Sunny0% precip.
  • Fri50° 34°Sunny0% precip.
  • Sat57° 43°Sunny3% precip.

The NWS forecast for Downtown Kansas City as it stood then (updated 12:51 p.m. Sun Nov 8).

Beyond the 7-day forecast

6 to 10 days out · Nov 14–18

Temperature: 70% chance of above normal

Precipitation: 33% chance of above normal

8 to 14 days out · Nov 16–22

Temperature: 80% chance of above normal

Precipitation: 50% chance of above normal

Climate Prediction Center outlooks for Downtown Kansas City: the chance the period is warmer or colder, wetter or drier than normal for the time of year. Not a day-by-day forecast.

Shown from 2:21 a.m.

The NWS discussion issued 2:10 a.m. Mon Nov 9

The plain version didn't pass the accuracy check (it left out a hazard the NWS named), so the NWS text was shown instead.

Key messages

- Foggy conditions across parts of the area Monday morning.

- Pattern changes Wednesday will result in cooler temperatures and
isolated light rain chances.

Discussion

Current synoptic features show a relatively zonal jet stream pattern
to our north, which has been the reason why we will continue to see
our quiet weather regime for Monday and Tuesday. Due to the
temperature conditions we saw tonight, along with light winds, fog
has formed in parts of the state and around the Missouri River. This
will dissipate as the sun rises and temperatures increase. As we
remain in this quiet pattern, dry conditions will prevail, along
with temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s, which is 10-15
degrees above average.

The pattern changes on Wednesday as the jet stream to our north
forms a troughing feature across the eastern half of the CONUS, and
a ridging feature on the western half. The trough axis further
developing to our east on Wednesday will result in northerly flow at
the 500mb level. This will allow for our current air mass to
interact with colder Canadian air to our north, which will promote
the development of a low-pressure center. The feature will develop
across Iowa, and progress into Illinois by the afternoon hours on
Wednesday. Impacts include gusty winds from the northwest, isolated
light rain for the eastern half of Missouri, and lower temperatures
more November-like for the rest of the workweek. As the trough
progresses to our east, and the ridge moves into our area by next
weekend, southerly flow will allow for a return for unseasonably
warm temperatures by next weekend.

Eax watches/warnings/advisories

MO...None.
KS...None.

The numbers then

  • Tonight 44°Patchy Fog0% precip.
  • Mon68° 47°Sunny0% precip.
  • Tue68° 51°Sunny0% precip.
  • Wed62° 40°Mostly Sunny2% precip.
  • Thu51° 32°Mostly Sunny1% precip.
  • Fri48° 33°Sunny0% precip.
  • Sat55° 42°Sunny1% precip.
  • Sun64°Sunny0% precip.

The NWS forecast for Downtown Kansas City as it stood then (updated 12:26 a.m. Mon Nov 9).

Beyond the 7-day forecast

6 to 10 days out · Nov 14–18

Temperature: 70% chance of above normal

Precipitation: 33% chance of above normal

8 to 14 days out · Nov 16–22

Temperature: 80% chance of above normal

Precipitation: 50% chance of above normal

Climate Prediction Center outlooks for Downtown Kansas City: the chance the period is warmer or colder, wetter or drier than normal for the time of year. Not a day-by-day forecast.

Shown from 5:11 a.m.

Morning fog in parts of the area Monday; dry and warm through Tuesday; cooler Wednesday on, with isolated light rain chances for Missouri's eastern half.

From the NWS discussion issued 4:59 a.m. Mon Nov 9.

The forecast

  • Monday morning (Parts of the area, including around the Missouri River): Fog has formed in parts of the area and around the Missouri River. It should clear as the sun rises and temperatures warm up.
  • Monday and Tuesday: Quiet and dry, with temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s, which is 10-15 degrees above average.
  • Wednesday (Whole area for wind; eastern half of Missouri for rain): The weather pattern changes. Expect gusty winds from the northwest. In the eastern half of Missouri there is a chance of isolated light rain.
  • Rest of the workweek: Cooler, more November-like temperatures for the rest of the workweek.
  • Next weekend: Winds from the south bring back unseasonably warm temperatures by next weekend.

How sure forecasters were

The discussion doesn't say how sure forecasters are. The Hazardous Weather Outlook says the chance of widespread hazardous weather is low today and Tuesday through Sunday.

Read the NWS wording
- Foggy conditions across parts of the area Monday morning.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 4:59 a.m. Mon Nov 9
has formed in parts of the state and around the Missouri River
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 4:59 a.m. Mon Nov 9
will dissipate as the sun rises and temperatures increase.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 4:59 a.m. Mon Nov 9
our quiet weather regime for Monday and Tuesday
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 4:59 a.m. Mon Nov 9
dry conditions will prevail
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 4:59 a.m. Mon Nov 9
temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s, which is 10-15 degrees above average.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 4:59 a.m. Mon Nov 9
The pattern changes on Wednesday as the jet stream to our north forms a troughing feature across the eastern half of the CONUS, and a ridging feature on the western half.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 4:59 a.m. Mon Nov 9
Impacts include gusty winds from the northwest, isolated light rain for the eastern half of Missouri, and lower temperatures more November-like for the rest of the workweek.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 4:59 a.m. Mon Nov 9
As the trough progresses to our east, and the ridge moves into our area by next weekend, southerly flow will allow for a return for unseasonably warm temperatures by next weekend.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 4:59 a.m. Mon Nov 9
The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Hazardous Weather Outlook, 5:01 a.m. Mon Nov 9

What to watch

Fog

Monday morning (Parts of the area, including around the Missouri River)

Foggy conditions are flagged for parts of the area and around the Missouri River Monday morning, clearing as the sun rises. No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect.

Gusty winds

Wednesday

Gusty winds from the northwest are listed as an impact of Wednesday's pattern change.

Read the NWS wording
- Foggy conditions across parts of the area Monday morning.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 4:59 a.m. Mon Nov 9
has formed in parts of the state and around the Missouri River
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 4:59 a.m. Mon Nov 9
will dissipate as the sun rises and temperatures increase.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 4:59 a.m. Mon Nov 9
MO...None.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 4:59 a.m. Mon Nov 9
KS...None.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 4:59 a.m. Mon Nov 9
The pattern changes on Wednesday as the jet stream to our north forms a troughing feature across the eastern half of the CONUS, and a ridging feature on the western half.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 4:59 a.m. Mon Nov 9
Impacts include gusty winds from the northwest, isolated light rain for the eastern half of Missouri, and lower temperatures more November-like for the rest of the workweek.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 4:59 a.m. Mon Nov 9

What changed from the discussion before

  • Monday morning's fog was described before as widespread and likely, with some localized dense fog. Now it's described as foggy conditions in parts of the area, with no mention of dense fog. (Previously west-central Missouri and eastern Kansas; now parts of the area and around the Missouri River)
  • The previous discussion said patchy frost was possible Saturday morning, with lows from the upper 20s in northern Missouri to low 30s in central Missouri. The new discussion doesn't mention frost. (Previously northern to central Missouri; not mentioned now)
  • Monday and Tuesday warmth is now put at 10-15 degrees above average (was 5-10 above normal), with highs in the upper 60s and low 70s (was mid 60s in northern Missouri to low 70s south of the Missouri River).
  • Midweek light rain was possible in central Missouri Wednesday and Thursday; it's now isolated light rain for the eastern half of Missouri, mentioned for Wednesday. (Previously central Missouri; now eastern half of Missouri)
Read the NWS wording
- Foggy conditions across parts of the area Monday morning.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 4:59 a.m. Mon Nov 9
has formed in parts of the state and around the Missouri River
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 4:59 a.m. Mon Nov 9
- Widespread fog (some localized dense fog) likely Monday morning
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, previous Area Forecast Discussion, 11:22 p.m. Sun Nov 8
fog (with some localized dense fog) is likely in west-central MO and
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, previous Area Forecast Discussion, 11:22 p.m. Sun Nov 8
Patchy frost will also be possible Saturday morning, with light winds and lows ranging from the upper 20s in northern MO to low 30s in central MO.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, previous Area Forecast Discussion, 11:22 p.m. Sun Nov 8
temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s, which is 10-15 degrees above average.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 4:59 a.m. Mon Nov 9
Dry and unseasonably warm conditions (5-10 degrees above normal)
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, previous Area Forecast Discussion, 11:22 p.m. Sun Nov 8
and Tuesday will range from the mid 60s in northern MO to the
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, previous Area Forecast Discussion, 11:22 p.m. Sun Nov 8
low 70s south of the Missouri River.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, previous Area Forecast Discussion, 11:22 p.m. Sun Nov 8
Impacts include gusty winds from the northwest, isolated light rain for the eastern half of Missouri, and lower temperatures more November-like for the rest of the workweek.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 4:59 a.m. Mon Nov 9
The pattern changes on Wednesday as the jet stream to our north forms a troughing feature across the eastern half of the CONUS, and a ridging feature on the western half.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 4:59 a.m. Mon Nov 9
- Light rain/drizzle possible in Central MO Wednesday & Thursday
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, previous Area Forecast Discussion, 11:22 p.m. Sun Nov 8

Where the NWS text was unclear

  • The discussion says fog formed in "parts of the state" without saying which state or which parts, besides around the Missouri River.
  • The new discussion doesn't give numbers for how cool it gets later in the week, only that it will be more November-like.
Read the NWS wording
has formed in parts of the state and around the Missouri River
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 4:59 a.m. Mon Nov 9
Impacts include gusty winds from the northwest, isolated light rain for the eastern half of Missouri, and lower temperatures more November-like for the rest of the workweek.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 4:59 a.m. Mon Nov 9

The numbers then

  • Tonight 44°Patchy Fog0% precip.
  • Mon68° 47°Sunny0% precip.
  • Tue68° 51°Sunny0% precip.
  • Wed62° 40°Mostly Sunny2% precip.
  • Thu51° 32°Mostly Sunny1% precip.
  • Fri48° 33°Sunny0% precip.
  • Sat55° 42°Sunny1% precip.
  • Sun64°Sunny0% precip.

The NWS forecast for Downtown Kansas City as it stood then (updated 2:21 a.m. Mon Nov 9).

Beyond the 7-day forecast

6 to 10 days out · Nov 14–18

Temperature: 70% chance of above normal

Precipitation: 33% chance of above normal

8 to 14 days out · Nov 16–22

Temperature: 80% chance of above normal

Precipitation: 50% chance of above normal

Climate Prediction Center outlooks for Downtown Kansas City: the chance the period is warmer or colder, wetter or drier than normal for the time of year. Not a day-by-day forecast.

Shown from 1:41 p.m.

Mild and mostly dry this week, possible fog in low spots tonight, warm Tuesday, then a cold front brings 50s into the weekend.

From the NWS discussion issued 1:37 p.m. Mon Nov 9.

The forecast

  • Monday evening and overnight (Whole area; fog mainly in low-lying sheltered areas and river valleys): Mostly clear skies. Fog may form, especially in low-lying spots sheltered from the wind and in river valleys. If winds hold at 3 to 5 knots, that may keep fog from forming.
  • Tuesday into Wednesday morning (Most of the area; lower 70s possible in areas farther south of Interstate 70): Warmer, with temperatures in the mid 60s for most of the area. Areas farther south of Interstate 70 could potentially reach the lower 70s.
  • Wednesday into Thursday (East of Hwy. 63, mostly outside the forecast area): Rain chances stay east of Hwy. 63, mostly just outside the forecast area. The eastern part of the area has less than a 10 percent chance of measurable rain, though a few light sprinkles may be possible.
  • Late Wednesday night through Friday: A strong cold front is expected to pass late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning, bringing temperatures back down to the lower and mid 50s heading into the weekend.
  • Next weekend (Saturday and Sunday): Cooler, with temperatures generally in the 50s. Some light rain may be possible on Sunday.

How sure forecasters were

The discussion doesn't give an overall confidence level. It puts the chance of measurable rain at less than 10 percent in the eastern part of the area, and the outlook says the chance of widespread hazardous weather through Sunday is low.

Read the NWS wording
This will continue to keep skies mostly clear this evening.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 1:37 p.m. Mon Nov 9
if winds hold between 3 and 5 kts, its development may be inhibited
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 1:37 p.m. Mon Nov 9
Low-lying areas sheltered from the wind and river valleys may still fog in this evening.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 1:37 p.m. Mon Nov 9
Tuesday into Wednesday morning
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 1:37 p.m. Mon Nov 9
This will send temperatures into the mid 60s for most of the forecast area
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 1:37 p.m. Mon Nov 9
areas further south of Interstate 70 potentially hitting the lower 70s
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 1:37 p.m. Mon Nov 9
The rate of H5 height falls will continue to increase as the stronger vort maxima moves overhead, along with surface pressure falls. While convergence will be increasing, current guidance focuses the moisture transport from the Ozarks into eastern Missouri, while in central and western Missouri, the air remains drier that may be the result of the dry conveyor belt wrapping around the low. Because of this, rain chances continue to remain east of Hwy. 63 Wednesday into Thursday, and mostly just outside of the forecast area.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 1:37 p.m. Mon Nov 9
Current ensemble probabilities maintain less than 10 percent chance for measurable rain for our eastern zones, with higher probabilities into eastern Missouri.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 1:37 p.m. Mon Nov 9
There may be enough lift to generate some light sprinkle activity, but overall forcing and moisture are aligning better further east.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 1:37 p.m. Mon Nov 9
strong cold front will trail this system
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 1:37 p.m. Mon Nov 9
The trailing cold front is progged to move through late Wednesday Night and early Thursday morning, which will push temperatures back down into the lower and mid 50s heading into the weekend.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 1:37 p.m. Mon Nov 9
- Cooler Next Weekend
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 1:37 p.m. Mon Nov 9
A strong 500mb ridge is expected to amplify over the western CONUS during the weekend, reinforcing northwesterly flow into the Central CONUS which will keep temperatures generally in the 50s.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 1:37 p.m. Mon Nov 9
This may start deamplify late Saturday, bringing mid-level height falls back across the forecast area on Sunday, where light rain activity may be possible.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 1:37 p.m. Mon Nov 9
The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Hazardous Weather Outlook, 5:01 a.m. Mon Nov 9

What to watch

Possible fog

Monday evening and overnight (Mainly low-lying areas sheltered from the wind and river valleys)

Forecasters are watching for fog tonight. It is most likely in low-lying spots sheltered from the wind and in river valleys. No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect.

Read the NWS wording
We will need to monitor fog trends this evening and overnight
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 1:37 p.m. Mon Nov 9
Low-lying areas sheltered from the wind and river valleys may still fog in this evening.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 1:37 p.m. Mon Nov 9
MO...None.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 1:37 p.m. Mon Nov 9
KS...None.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 1:37 p.m. Mon Nov 9

Why the forecast might change

  • Whether fog forms tonight depends on the wind: if winds hold at 3 to 5 knots, fog may not develop.
  • Midweek rain depends on where the moisture goes. It is currently aimed at eastern Missouri, while the air over central and western Missouri stays drier. (Central and western Missouri; eastern Missouri)
  • Sunday's light rain chance depends on a weather pattern that may start to break down late Saturday.
Read the NWS wording
if winds hold between 3 and 5 kts, its development may be inhibited
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 1:37 p.m. Mon Nov 9
While convergence will be increasing, current guidance focuses the moisture transport from the Ozarks into eastern Missouri, while in central and western Missouri, the air remains drier that may be the result of the dry conveyor belt wrapping around the low.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 1:37 p.m. Mon Nov 9
This may start deamplify late Saturday, bringing mid-level height falls back across the forecast area on Sunday, where light rain activity may be possible.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 1:37 p.m. Mon Nov 9

What changed from the discussion before

  • Next weekend now looks cooler, with temperatures generally in the 50s. The previous discussion expected unseasonably warm temperatures to return by next weekend.
  • Midweek rain chances are now kept east of Hwy. 63, mostly outside the area, with less than a 10 percent chance in the eastern part of the area. The previous discussion mentioned isolated light rain for the eastern half of Missouri. (East of Hwy. 63; previously the eastern half of Missouri)
  • Tuesday's temperatures are now mid 60s for most of the area, with lower 70s potentially in areas farther south of Interstate 70. The previous discussion said upper 60s and low 70s for Monday and Tuesday. (Most of the area; areas farther south of Interstate 70)
Read the NWS wording
- Cooler Next Weekend
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 1:37 p.m. Mon Nov 9
A strong 500mb ridge is expected to amplify over the western CONUS during the weekend, reinforcing northwesterly flow into the Central CONUS which will keep temperatures generally in the 50s.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 1:37 p.m. Mon Nov 9
As the trough progresses to our east, and the ridge moves into our area by next weekend, southerly flow will allow for a return for unseasonably warm temperatures by next weekend.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, previous Area Forecast Discussion, 11:38 a.m. Mon Nov 9
The rate of H5 height falls will continue to increase as the stronger vort maxima moves overhead, along with surface pressure falls. While convergence will be increasing, current guidance focuses the moisture transport from the Ozarks into eastern Missouri, while in central and western Missouri, the air remains drier that may be the result of the dry conveyor belt wrapping around the low. Because of this, rain chances continue to remain east of Hwy. 63 Wednesday into Thursday, and mostly just outside of the forecast area.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 1:37 p.m. Mon Nov 9
Current ensemble probabilities maintain less than 10 percent chance for measurable rain for our eastern zones, with higher probabilities into eastern Missouri.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 1:37 p.m. Mon Nov 9
Impacts include gusty winds from the northwest, isolated light rain for the eastern half of Missouri, and lower temperatures more November-like for the rest of the workweek.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, previous Area Forecast Discussion, 11:38 a.m. Mon Nov 9
This will send temperatures into the mid 60s for most of the forecast area
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 1:37 p.m. Mon Nov 9
areas further south of Interstate 70 potentially hitting the lower 70s
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 1:37 p.m. Mon Nov 9
temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, previous Area Forecast Discussion, 11:38 a.m. Mon Nov 9

Where the NWS text was unclear

  • The discussion gives the rain chance for its "eastern zones" but doesn't name which counties that covers.
Read the NWS wording
Current ensemble probabilities maintain less than 10 percent chance for measurable rain for our eastern zones, with higher probabilities into eastern Missouri.
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, Area Forecast Discussion, 1:37 p.m. Mon Nov 9

The numbers then

  • Today70° 47°Sunny0% precip.
  • Tue68° 51°Patchy Fog then Sunny0% precip.
  • Wed62° 42°Sunny0% precip.
  • Thu51° 33°Sunny0% precip.
  • Fri49° 35°Sunny0% precip.
  • Sat54° 44°Sunny7% precip.
  • Sun59° 48°Slight Chance Light Rain17% precip.

The NWS forecast for Downtown Kansas City as it stood then (updated 12:26 p.m. Mon Nov 9).

Beyond the 7-day forecast

6 to 10 days out · Nov 14–18

Temperature: 70% chance of above normal

Precipitation: 33% chance of above normal

8 to 14 days out · Nov 16–22

Temperature: 80% chance of above normal

Precipitation: 50% chance of above normal

Climate Prediction Center outlooks for Downtown Kansas City: the chance the period is warmer or colder, wetter or drier than normal for the time of year. Not a day-by-day forecast.