Wintry mix possible tonight and Thursday morning

A light wintry mix is possible tonight and Thursday morning. (National Weather Service graphic)

Light precipitation could begin Wednesday night, likely in the form of rain, and then change later into light freezing rain or light snow, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

Around midnight, the temperatures will drop below freezing along the I-70 corridor, causing precipitation to change to freezing rain or snow, the weather service said.

Light glazing of ice and minor slushy snow accumulation are possible, according to the weather service. The precipitation will end by Thursday afternoon.

Look for rain to begin around 5 p.m. Wednesday, then snow is possible starting around 1 a.m. Thursday, according to the forecast.

There is a possibility of an hour or two of light freezing rain on Thursday morning when surface temperatures are below freezing, the weather service said.

Residents are cautioned that the wintry mix appears to be along the I-70 corridor and during the morning rush hour, and some slick spots could develop on roadways and paved surfaces.

No rain or snow is showing in the forecast for the time of the Sporting KC semifinal playoff match on Thursday night in Kansas City, Kansas.

Today, there is a 20 percent chance of rain after 5 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 50 with a northeast wind of 3 to 8 mph.

Tonight, there is a 30 percent chance of rain before 1 a.m., then a chance of rain and snow between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m., then a chance of snow after 3 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 30 with a northeast wind of 3 to 6 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of precipitation is expected.

Thursday, there is a 20 percent chance of snow before 11 a.m., then a slight chance of rain between 11 a.m. and noon, the weather service said. The high will be near 38 with a north wind of 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.

Thursday night, it will be partly cloudy with a low of 27 and a light west southwest wind, according to the weather service.

Friday, it will be sunny with a high near 47 and a west northwest wind of 3 to 6 mph, the weather service said.

Friday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 28, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be sunny, with a high near 48, the weather service said.

Saturday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 28, according to the weather service.

Sunday, it will be sunny, with a high near 45, the weather service said.

Sunday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 26, according to the weather service.

Monday, it will be sunny, with a high near 45, the weather service said.

Monday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 29, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, it will be sunny, with a high near 52, the weather service said.