A freezing rain advisory is in effect today now until 11 a.m., according to the National Weather Service.
A scattered area of light showers will move through eastern Kansas and western Missouri during the next few hours. Temperatures remain below freezing across the area. The temperature at 8 a.m. was 32 degrees in Kansas City, Kan.
Freezing rain could be in Wyandotte County within the hour.
A light glaze of ice, especially on elevated surfaces, is expected across the area.
Roads may quickly become slick within a short time after precipitation begins. Motorists are advised to use caution on area roadways, be prepared for slippery roads and slow down while driving.
Today’s forecast calls for scattered rain or freezing rain before 4 p.m., then a slight chance of rain between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Today’s high will be near 39, with a southeast wind of 3 to 5 mph. The chance of rain is 30 percent.
Tonight, there will be a chance of drizzle after midnight, with a low of 33.
Thursday, there will be a chance of drizzle before noon, with a high near 45.
Thursday night, the chance of drizzle continues, with a low of 39.
Friday, expect mostly cloudy skies and a high near 55. Friday night, there will be a chance of drizzle and patchy fog, with a low around 46.
Saturday, the temperature will rise to about 58, with mostly cloudy skies. Saturday night will be mostly cloudy with a low of 51.