Springfield, Missouri – Fog pools quietly across the Ozarks this morning, softening streetlights and blurring familiar roads around Springfield. Visibility drops quickly in low-lying areas, creating an early challenge for drivers heading out.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, significant fog is expected through the morning, especially east of Highway 65, where visibility may fall below a half mile at times. Travel impacts are most likely along U.S. 60, U.S. 65, and Route 13, particularly near rural stretches and river valleys.
Temperatures sit near 50 degrees early, keeping roads wet but unfrozen for now. As fog lifts later this morning, skies brighten and mild air takes hold. Afternoon highs climb into the mid-70s, offering a brief taste of warmth during the first full weekend of winter and a favorable window for holiday travel.
Conditions begin to change Sunday. Clouds thicken quickly, and showers develop by late morning, continuing through the afternoon. Gusty south winds pick up, then shift northwest as colder air moves in. Drivers may notice temperatures falling sharply by late day.
By Sunday evening, lingering showers taper off as colder air deepens. While snow accumulation looks minimal, the rapid temperature drop raises concerns for slick spots and flash freezing, especially on bridges and untreated roads.
Monday delivers a clear shift into winter. Sunshine returns, but highs struggle to reach the upper 20s. Northwest winds add a biting edge, and wind chills dip into the teens across southwest Missouri.
Looking ahead to New Year’s Eve and the start of 2026, dry but cold conditions appear likely, supporting smoother travel if roads remain clear.
Slow down in fog this morning and plan ahead for changing conditions Sunday. Seeing dense fog where you are? Share your travel conditions with us.
Five-Day Outlook: Springfield, MO
- Today: Morning fog, then mostly sunny; high near 74
- Sunday: Showers and wind, turning colder late; high near 71 early
- Monday: Sunny and cold; high near 29
- Tuesday: Sunny; high near 43
- Wednesday (New Year’s Eve): Mostly sunny, chilly; high near 49
