Springfield, MO — A chilly start to the week in Missouri brings frost and freeze concerns across the region before a warming trend leads to possible thunderstorms by Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, morning flurries Sunday and overnight lows in the upper 20s through Monday night could pose a risk to sensitive vegetation and outdoor plumbing. Frost advisories are likely for rural areas and low-lying parts of the Ozarks.
Daytime highs will gradually climb, with temperatures in the Springfield area rebounding to the mid-60s by Monday and reaching into the low 70s by midweek. Wednesday will be mostly sunny with highs near 73°F, providing a brief stretch of mild spring conditions.
By Thursday, however, isolated thunderstorms are expected to develop during the afternoon and evening hours. While severe weather is not yet confirmed, residents should monitor updates from the NWS as timing and intensity details evolve.
To prepare, cover vulnerable plants Sunday and Monday nights, and stay weather-aware later in the week as storm activity returns. Historically, early April in Missouri often brings temperature swings and rapid weather changes, making this week’s pattern typical but still impactful.
Stay informed with daily updates from the National Weather Service and local emergency management agencies.
