Springfield, Missouri – Residents across southwest Missouri will see a quick warmup through the weekend before a powerful weather system brings strong winds, rain and sharply colder temperatures by Sunday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, temperatures will climb above seasonal averages Friday and Saturday under mostly sunny skies. Highs will reach the upper 60s Friday before rising to the mid-70s Saturday, providing a brief stretch of mild spring weather across the Ozarks.
Conditions change quickly Sunday as a strong storm system moves through Missouri. Forecasters expect rain throughout the day Sunday with wind gusts between 35 and 40 mph, which could make travel difficult on Interstate 44, U.S. Route 65 and surrounding highways.
As colder air pushes in Sunday night, some areas could briefly see wintry precipitation mix in before precipitation ends, particularly in higher terrain across southern Missouri.
Behind the system, Monday turns sharply colder with high temperatures only reaching the mid-30s to low 40s, even as skies begin to clear.
Residents should secure loose outdoor items before winds increase Sunday and stay alert for changing road conditions Sunday night if colder air arrives quickly.
Another warming trend returns by Tuesday as temperatures rebound across the Ozarks.
Five Day Forecast for Springfield, Missouri
Friday: Mostly sunny and warming. High 61–69°F, low 38–46°F.
Saturday: Mostly sunny and warmer. High 69–76°F, low 52–56°F.
Sunday: Rain and windy with gusts 35–40 mph. High 65–69°F, low 18–23°F late.
Monday: Sunny but cold with gusts 20–30 mph. High 34–43°F, low 17–27°F.
Tuesday: Partly sunny and warming again. High 46–57°F, low 32–43°F.
