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Missouri wakes up to a sharp winter bite as cold air settles firmly over the Kansas City metro. Breath hangs in the air, car doors creak open slowly, and frost coats windshields before sunrise.
Early temperatures hover near 19 degrees at Kansas City Downtown Airport, with wind chills slipping into the single digits. The National Weather Service notes dry conditions dominating today, but the cold itself remains the main hazard. Even without snow, winter travel risks linger due to refreezing moisture…