Kansas City, MO – Kansas City residents should prepare for wet conditions as rain is expected to arrive on Christmas Eve, potentially impacting holiday travel. While temperatures will remain unseasonably mild, the rain could create slick roads, particularly on major routes such as I-70 and I-435.
According to the National Weather Service, Monday will see sunny skies and a high near 50°F, with increasing clouds overnight as temperatures dip to 39°F. Tuesday will remain mostly cloudy, with calm winds and highs near 52°F. Christmas Eve on Wednesday will bring another mostly cloudy day, with temperatures hovering around 49°F before rain moves in late that evening.
Rain chances increase significantly Wednesday night, with precipitation continuing into Thursday morning. Thursday’s high is forecast to reach 52°F, but the wet conditions could persist, with scattered showers expected through the day. Travelers heading out on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day are encouraged to plan for extra travel time and check local road conditions, especially as temperatures drop at night, increasing the risk of slick surfaces…