Springfield, MO – Missouri residents are waking up to a chilling spring start as a Freeze Warning remains in effect for Springfield until 9 a.m. Monday, with another cold snap expected Tuesday night. Sub-freezing temperatures are putting sensitive vegetation, crops, and outdoor plumbing at risk.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, temperatures dropped to 29°F overnight and will stay near freezing until mid-morning. Winds will pick up Monday, reaching speeds up to 20 mph, making conditions feel even colder. A second round of frost is expected Tuesday night, with lows again falling near 29°F.
Precautionary steps are critical: cover outdoor plants, drain garden hoses, and wrap exposed pipes. Those traveling along U.S. Route 65 in the Springfield area should drive cautiously as morning frost could reduce visibility on rural stretches.
The extended spring forecast brings warmer days but continued cold nights. Monday will see sunshine and a high near 62°F, but frost will return by early Tuesday. Tuesday’s high will again reach 62°F, with light wind. By midweek, Springfield warms into the low 70s, with Wednesday mostly sunny and calm. Thursday brings a slight chance of showers, with a high near 68°F. Friday turns sunny and mild, peaking near 72°F.
Despite the brief cold spell, spring warmth is just days away. Stay updated through local forecasts and prepare outdoor spaces for variable conditions this week.
