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KCTV5Winter is coming Kansas City, as we’re expecting our first freezes of the season Friday & Saturday morning! With Friday potentially being our first freeze, we’ve issued a First Warn. You may be wondering what the difference between a frost & freeze is? Frost - Above freezing air temps (33-36 degrees) - Freezing just above ground - Happens on calm & clear nights, with enough moisture thanks to radiative cooling & colder air sinking. Freeze - 32 degrees and below Light Freeze (most likely for KC) - 29 to 32 degrees - Kills warm season crops (ex. tomatoes) - Indoor plumbing & insulated pipes are likely safe. Hard Freeze (possible north of city) - 28 degrees & below - Kills all crops - Uninsulated exterior pipes & outdoor pipes/spigots are at risk of freezing & bursting
On the profile · Nov 10, 2026