Springfield, MO – Residents across southwest Missouri are facing a very cold start to Monday, with near-zero wind chills before a noticeable warm-up arrives later this week.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, overnight temperatures will drop into the teens, with wind chill values between zero and 10 degrees lingering into early Monday morning. The coldest conditions are expected around daybreak, impacting the Springfield metro, Joplin, Lebanon, Rolla, Nevada, and surrounding communities.
Forecasters warn that the cold may pose risks to people, pets, and exposed pipes, especially during early morning commutes. Residents are urged to bring pets indoors, cover exposed skin, and use caution with space heaters, keeping them well away from flammable materials.
Despite the frigid start, a steady warming trend follows as Arctic air exits the region. High temperatures Monday rebound into the low-to-mid 40s, then climb further on Tuesday and Wednesday, reaching the low-to-upper 50s, and possibly near 60 degrees in some locations.
Conditions remain mostly dry through midweek. The next chance for precipitation arrives Thursday, when forecasters indicate a 15–45% chance of rain, followed by a colder Thursday night as temperatures dip back into the teens and 20s. Friday brings cooler but quieter conditions, with highs returning to the 40s and low 50s.
Officials caution that the combination of cold mornings and warmer afternoons could lead to slick spots early in the day, especially in shaded or untreated areas.
Residents should continue cold precautions Monday morning, then prepare for rapidly changing conditions through the week.
