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Missouri – A hazy afternoon sky stretches over Kansas City as a cool breeze sweeps across rooftops and open fields, hinting at the stronger push of winter air that will arrive by early Friday. Pavement stays clear for now, but the region gears up for flurries, gusty winds, and a sharp drop in temperatures heading into the Jan 17–18 weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, south winds increase through the afternoon, reaching gusts near 23 mph across Jackson, Clay, and Wyandotte counties. Clouds thicken after sunset, and sprinkles or flurries may develop before sunrise Friday. While no accumulations are expected, a quick dusting could reduce visibility on I-70, I-35, and the downtown loop during the early commute…