Springfield, MO – Thick fog rolled across the Missouri Ozarks early Monday, blanketing highways in a cool, gray mist that made morning travel slow and cautious. Commuters along Highway 63 and I-44 faced visibility dropping under half a mile in spots, with damp roads and steady drizzle stretching through late morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, a Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 9 a.m., followed by on-and-off light showers as temperatures hover near 50°F. Travelers should allow extra time, use low beams, and be mindful of slick intersections as the day unfolds.
Rain chances ease by Tuesday as clouds break and mild southwest winds lift highs to the lower 60s—a brief warm-up before a crisp Thanksgiving cooldown. By Wednesday night, skies turn clear and temperatures dip into the upper 20s, marking the first strong push of late-November cold.
Thanksgiving Day looks dry but brisk, with highs near 49°F under mostly sunny skies—ideal for travel or outdoor gatherings, though a chill will settle quickly after sunset. Models hint at another round of light rain or early “winter tease” showers by the weekend as colder air settles in behind a developing national cold front expected to influence post-holiday travel.
5-Day Outlook:
- Tuesday: Mild, 62°F, decreasing clouds.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 49°F, low 27°F.
- Thanksgiving Day: Clear, 49°F.
- Friday: Increasing clouds, chance of showers, 47°F.
- Saturday–Sunday: Cooler, mid-40s, scattered showers possible.
