Missouri wakes to low gray clouds and a cool breeze sliding through the Ozarks. The air feels damp now, but a sharper Winter edge waits just behind today’s mild spell.
Conditions across Springfield stay mostly cloudy early, with temperatures climbing toward the mid-50s. Winds gradually shift northwest, signaling a colder pattern setting up across southern Missouri. Roads remain dry through most of the morning, keeping travel smooth for now.
Change arrives later tonight. A narrow rain window develops after midnight, bringing a 30 percent chance of light showers. Rain amounts stay minimal, but timing matters. As colder air filters in, wet pavement could linger into early Saturday. While snow is not expected locally, temperatures will fall fast enough to raise a Frost and freeze concern by sunrise.
Saturday turns noticeably colder. Sunshine returns, but highs only reach the upper 40s. Northwest winds gust near 20 mph, making it feel colder than readings suggest. Any moisture left on bridges or shaded roads may refreeze after sunset, creating isolated slick spots.
Saturday night marks the coldest period so far. Lows dip near 23 degrees under mostly clear skies. That hard Freeze locks in winter conditions and ends any lingering outdoor water use. Drivers heading out early Sunday should watch for icy patches on untreated surfaces.
Sunday stays bright but brisk. Afternoon highs hover near 41 degrees, offering limited thawing. Calm conditions return Sunday night, yet temperatures fall back into the mid-20s, keeping Frost concerns alive.
Meteorologists continue tracking heavier snow well west and north of Missouri. Springfield avoids major impacts, but sharp temperature swings define the weekend story. Planning ahead matters more than precipitation totals.
Five-Day Outlook for Springfield, MO
Today: Mostly cloudy, high near 55
Saturday: Becoming sunny, windy, high near 48
Sunday: Sunny and cold, high near 41
Monday: Sunny and milder, high near 56
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 58
