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Missouri Frost Advisory Tonight: 32° Lows Before 70° Sunday Oct 18
Springfield, MO – Residents across portions of the eastern Missouri Ozarks are facing another chilly October night Saturday, October 17, with temperatures expected to fall near freezing before a notic
By Grant Holloway · 2026-10-17T09:42:50.104Z
Springfield, MO – Residents across portions of the eastern Missouri Ozarks are facing another chilly October night Saturday, October 17, with temperatures expected to fall near freezing before a noticeable warmup Sunday. A Frost Advisory has been issued for affected communities, while forecasters anticipate warmer than normal temperatures returning later this month.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, a Frost Advisory will be in effect from 1 a.m. until 9 a.m. Sunday, October 18, across portions of the eastern Ozarks.
Temperatures within the advisory area are expected to drop between 32 and 36 degrees, creating conditions favorable for frost development.
Frost Advisory Issued for Sunday Morning
The National Weather Service warns that sensitive and uncovered vegetation could be damaged by overnight frost.
Residents in affected eastern Ozarks communities should cover vulnerable outdoor plants or bring potted vegetation indoors before temperatures fall Saturday night.
Gardeners should also avoid leaving sensitive plants exposed through early Sunday morning.
Elsewhere across the Springfield forecast area, overnight temperatures are expected to range from 32 to 40 degrees.
Sunday Temperatures Could Reach 70 Degrees
Despite the chilly morning, Sunday will bring a noticeable temperature rebound.
The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies and afternoon highs ranging from 64 to 70 degrees across the region.
Sunday morning temperatures will generally range from 35 to 42 degrees, with frost remaining possible in colder eastern Ozarks locations.
Above Normal Warmth Could Continue Through October
Looking beyond the weekend, forecasters expect warmer conditions to develop across the Missouri Ozarks.
The National Weather Service reports a 62% probability of above normal temperatures from October 24 through October 30.
Normal afternoon highs during that period are approximately 64 to 67 degrees, meaning temperatures could frequently exceed seasonal averages.
The outlook also indicates a 33% chance of near normal temperatures and a 5% chance of below normal readings.
While the outlook does not guarantee specific daily highs, it suggests a favorable pattern for continued mild fall weather.