Spring-Like Weather to Give Way to Weekend Wintry Mix

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The Kansas City area is in for a pleasant stretch of spring-like weather over the next few days, with highs reaching the mid-50s on Wednesday, lower 60s on Thursday, and near 70 degrees on Friday. However, a significant weather system is expected to arrive on Sunday, bringing a change back to winter conditions.

Why it matters

The upcoming weather pattern is a stark contrast, with mild, dry conditions giving way to a potential wintry mix by the weekend. This shift could impact outdoor plans and activities, and residents should be prepared for the changing conditions.

The details

Wednesday will see overcast skies, but temperatures will reach the mid-50s with light winds. Light rain and isolated thunderstorms are expected Wednesday night, but conditions will dry out by Thursday morning. Thursday and Friday will be sunny and mild, with highs in the lower 60s on Thursday and near 70 degrees on Friday, potentially matching the record high. Saturday will be partly cloudy with highs in the upper 50s and a chance of spotty showers in the afternoon.

• Wednesday: Afternoon highs in the mid-50s, light rain and isolated thunderstorms expected between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m.
• Thursday: Sunny skies, highs in the lower 60s
• Friday: Sunny, highs near 70 degrees, potential to match record high of 73
• Saturday: Partly cloudy, highs in the upper 50s, chance of spotty showers in the afternoon
• Sunday: Significant weather system arrives, bringing a change back to winter conditions

What’s next

Meteorologists will continue to monitor the weather system expected to arrive on Sunday and provide updates as the forecast is refined in the coming days.