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Ozarks Weather Alert: Springfield, MO Hits 70° Monday, Nov 7-11
Springfield, MO — Frost could return to lawns, gardens and exposed fields across the Missouri Ozarks early Sunday, despite a significant warmup approaching. Temperatures could fall into the lower and
By Grant Holloway · 2026-11-07T10:10:27.764Z
Springfield, MO — Frost could return to lawns, gardens and exposed fields across the Missouri Ozarks early Sunday, despite a significant warmup approaching. Temperatures could fall into the lower and middle 30s before Springfield climbs toward 72 degrees Tuesday.
The developing pattern brings another cold weather concern for gardeners before several unusually mild feeling November afternoons.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, a Frost Advisory covered portions of southwest Missouri and southeast Kansas through 8 a.m. Saturday.
Forecasters warned that temperatures in the lower to middle 30s could damage sensitive vegetation.
The advisory included Springfield, Joplin, Branson, Carthage, Monett, Nevada, Pittsburg and surrounding communities.
Sunday Morning Brings Another Frost Concern Although Saturday's Frost Advisory has expired, the threat is not necessarily finished.
The National Weather Service's Hazardous Weather Outlook identifies a higher chance of frost and freezing temperatures Sunday morning.
Forecasters expect the coldest readings east of Highway 65, with temperatures falling into the lower to middle 30s across much of the region.
Springfield's local forecast calls for a low near 36 degrees early Sunday, with patchy frost possible before 7 a.m.
Residents should protect tender plants and check outdoor gardens before colder conditions return.
Saturday afternoon temperatures should reach approximately 57 degrees under mostly cloudy skies.
Monday Tuesday: Temperatures Surge Toward 72 Degrees Sunday afternoon brings a substantial turnaround.
Sunshine should push Springfield temperatures toward 66 degrees, with west winds near 5 mph.
Monday continues the warming trend, reaching approximately 70 degrees.
Tuesday could become the warmest afternoon of the five day period, with temperatures climbing toward 72 degrees.
That represents a 36 degree difference between Sunday's expected low and Tuesday's afternoon high.
The warmer conditions offer residents an opportunity to finish fall yard cleanup and prepare outdoor equipment before winter arrives.
Wednesday Brings Another Temperature Change Veterans Day remains mostly sunny, with temperatures reaching approximately 69 degrees.
However, colder conditions begin returning later in the week.
Thursday's high should reach approximately 60 degrees before temperatures fall toward 37 degrees Thursday night.
Friday brings another cooler afternoon, with temperatures near 55 degrees.
The Weather Prediction Center continues monitoring changing weather patterns nationally, although no significant Springfield snowstorm is indicated through Friday.
No tornado threat is identified in the supplied local outlook.
As Thanksgiving approaches, residents should monitor updated forecasts for additional cold mornings and possible winter weather.
For now, Sunday's frost potential remains the immediate concern before warmer November weather takes control.