Missouri – A cool February breeze drifts across Springfield this morning, with temperatures near 40 degrees and a light southeast wind brushing quiet neighborhoods. The air feels crisp but not harsh, and skies remain partly clear for now.
Sunshine builds quickly today. Highs climb to 66 degrees this afternoon, well above normal for mid-February. It will feel more like early April than winter. Roads remain dry, and travel along US-65 and I-44 looks smooth through daylight hours.
Clouds thicken late tonight. Showers develop after midnight, becoming more widespread toward daybreak. Rain chances rise sharply into Saturday.
Saturday turns wet and at times steady. Showers are likely with a 100 percent chance of rain. Between one and two inches of rainfall are possible by Saturday night. Wet pavement and ponding may develop on low-lying roads. Plan extra time if traveling and avoid quick stops on slick streets.
Rain continues into Saturday night before tapering early Sunday. Sunday rebounds with partly sunny skies and highs near 58 degrees. Streets dry out quickly as calmer air settles in.
Washington’s Birthday looks bright and warmer. Highs reach 67 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Early next week trends even milder, with highs near 70 Tuesday and mid-70s by Wednesday. That’s 15 to 25 degrees above average for February.
The 6–10 day outlook favors continued warmth across Missouri. A true thaw is underway, with no snow or icy mix expected.
Five-Day Outlook for Springfield, Missouri:
Saturday: Showers, high 56.
Sunday: Partly sunny, high 58.
Monday (Washington’s Birthday): Mostly sunny, high 67.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 70.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 75.
