Missouri starts the morning under low clouds and light mist as damp air clings to the Ozarks. Temperatures sit near 47 degrees in Springfield, and visibility drops in pockets south of I-44. Elevated fog risk continues through mid-morning, especially east of the city.
Clouds gradually thin today, and sunshine breaks through by afternoon. Highs climb to 61 degrees with north winds gusting up to 23 mph. Roads remain mainly wet but not icy. Still, drivers should watch for sudden visibility changes on rural highways.
Tonight turns partly cloudy with lows near 38 degrees. Presidents Day brings a bigger February warmup. Highs surge to 68 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Winds shift south and gust above 20 mph at times.
Tuesday continues the warming trend with highs near 71 degrees. Wednesday pushes even warmer, reaching 73 degrees with abundant sunshine. These temperatures run well above normal for mid-February and signal early spring vibes across southwest Missouri.
However, the warmth comes with a tradeoff. Increasing winds and ongoing dry conditions could elevate fire danger by midweek. Avoid outdoor burning, and secure loose items as breezes strengthen.
No winter weather threats appear through midweek. Northern states may track rain-to-snow changes, but Springfield stays firmly in a warm pattern. The broader 6–10 day outlook favors above-average temperatures across much of the central United States into Presidents Day week.
Five Day Outlook for Springfield, Missouri:
Today: Gradual clearing, high 61.
Monday: Mostly sunny, high 68.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high 71.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 73.
Thursday: Sunny, high 73.
