Missouri – Damp pavement and gray skies stretch across Springfield this morning as scattered showers drift through the Ozarks.
Drivers along Interstate 44, U.S. Route 65, and Sunshine Street are already encountering slick roads after overnight rainfall. Low clouds and humid air keep the morning feeling cool and damp.
Temperatures sit near 51°F across the Springfield metro with fully overcast skies hanging over Greene County.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, scattered showers will continue developing through the day as unstable air slowly spreads north across southern Missouri.
A few isolated thunderstorms may pop up later in the afternoon, especially across Christian County, Republic, and Nixa.
Rain coverage remains scattered for now. Many neighborhoods will experience dry breaks between passing showers.
Temperatures still climb into the upper 60s today, creating a mild early-March feel across the Ozarks.
Storm chances grow more organized heading into Friday.
Meteorologists say showers will likely increase through the afternoon with temperatures warming toward 76°F, well above average for early March.
The most active period arrives Friday night.
Rain and thunderstorms become widespread across Springfield, Branson, and surrounding Ozarks communities, with precipitation chances nearing 90 percent.
Drivers should expect wet roads and occasional downpours during evening travel.
Conditions begin improving by Saturday.
A few lingering showers may pass through early in the day, but skies gradually brighten with highs around 62°F.
Sunshine returns Sunday with highs near 67°F, bringing a calm stretch of spring weather across southwest Missouri.
Sunday morning also brings the Daylight Saving Time change, when clocks move forward one hour at 2 a.m. Expect brighter evenings through the coming week.
Early next week continues the warming trend with highs pushing into the mid-70s by Monday before another storm system approaches midweek.
Are showers falling where you are in the Ozarks this morning?
Five Day Forecast for Springfield, Missouri
Thursday: High 69°F – Scattered showers and patchy fog possible.
Thursday Night: Low 59°F – Slight chance of thunderstorms.
Friday: High 76°F – Showers likely, breezy.
Friday Night: Low 48°F – Showers and thunderstorms likely (90%).
Saturday: High 62°F – Chance of showers early, then partly sunny.
