Kansas City Sees Warm Wednesday, Chance of Light Snow Saturday

Temperatures to plunge back into February cold by Friday, with highs only in the 30s over the weekend.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The Kansas City area is in for a warm Wednesday, with temperatures near 70 degrees, before a cold front moves in on Friday, dropping temperatures by around 20 degrees. There is a low 10% chance of light snow showers Friday night into early Saturday morning, but overall the winter has been relatively mild with only two snowfalls so far this season.

Why it matters

The mild winter weather in Kansas City has been unusual, raising questions about whether the region will "pay for it" with more active severe weather in the spring. Weather forecasters are analyzing historical analog years with similar conditions to try to predict what the upcoming spring severe weather season may look like.

The details

Temperatures will plunge back into February cold on Friday as a cold front moves through the region, with highs only reaching the upper 30s on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. There is a low 10% chance of light snow showers Friday night into early Saturday morning, but overall the winter has been relatively mild with only two snowfalls so far this season.

  • Today (Wednesday, February 18, 2026) will be warm with temperatures near 70 degrees.
  • A cold front will move in on Friday, dropping temperatures by around 20 degrees.
  • There is a 10% chance of light snow showers Friday night into early Saturday morning.
  • Temperatures will remain cold through Monday, with highs only in the upper 30s.
  • After Monday, temperatures are expected to rebound to unseasonable warmth.

The players

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