Springfield, MO – Frost clings to windshields and breath clouds the early air as the Ozarks wake to a biting late-fall chill. The wind hums through bare trees, and the cold cuts sharply across parking lots — the kind that signals winter’s fast approach.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, northwest winds will reach 25–35 mph through today, driving wind chills into the upper single digits to low teens. By Monday, another cold system moves in, bringing a 30–50% chance of light snow across Greene, Christian, and surrounding counties. Most precipitation is expected to stay light, but slick spots could develop early Monday morning, especially on bridges and rural highways.
Travelers heading back from Thanksgiving should plan extra time on the road as visibility and traction could briefly worsen in bursts of snow or blowing flurries. Meteorologists say temperatures will hold near 31°F Monday, rising slightly Tuesday before dipping again midweek.
What to Expect This Week:
- Monday: Cloudy, 40% chance of snow showers, high 31°F.
- Tuesday: Sunny and cold, high 40°F, low 24°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 48°F, low 19°F.
- Thursday: Chance of freezing rain, high 41°F.
- Friday: Cloudy with light showers, high near 41°F.
Wind chills near 10°F will make conditions feel more like mid-January than early December. Keep gloves, hats, and blankets in vehicles, and be alert for patches of black ice as melted snow refreezes after sunset.
