SPRINGFIELD, MO – A cold gray sky hangs over the Ozarks this Thursday morning as flurries dance through the air and wind chills scrape into the teens. Drivers across Springfield and I-44 should move carefully—patchy ice and light snow could make early travel slick, especially on bridges and shaded roads.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, a narrow band of light wintry mix continues drifting across southern Missouri with a 15–30% chance of flurries or freezing drizzle before tapering later this morning. Accumulations remain minimal—generally under half an inch—but a thin glaze of ice could still form in colder valleys and open stretches.
By this afternoon, skies will begin clearing, though temperatures will hold near 34°F with brisk north winds. Wind chills between 10°F and 18°F will keep it feeling like deep winter across Greene and Christian counties.
The good news: sunshine returns Friday, bringing highs near 47°F and calmer winds. The weekend looks bright and mild by comparison, with upper 40s and mostly sunny skies—an ideal window for holiday decorating or errands before another potential cold push mid-next week.
Five-Day Outlook (Springfield Area):
- Friday: High 47°F, sunny and calm.
- Saturday: High 49°F, mostly sunny.
- Sunday: High 40°F, clouds increase late.
- Monday: High 44°F, partly sunny.
- Tuesday: High 51°F, mild with sun.
