SPRINGFIELD, MO – The air bites hard this Veterans Day morning across southwest Missouri. Frost glitters along fences and fields as temperatures hover near 27°F, and a faint wisp of steam rises from rooftops under a pale predawn sky. The Ozarks woke to winter’s edge, but a fast warm-up is already taking shape.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, chilly northwest winds early today will ease as sunshine breaks through by mid-morning. By afternoon, temperatures surge more than 30 degrees, reaching near 60°F, though gusts up to 35 mph could make it feel brisk at times. It’s the first of several big swings this week — a signature pattern for November weather in Missouri.
Wednesday brings a full rebound with highs in the mid-60s and light winds, marking a stretch of clear skies through Thursday and Friday. By the weekend, highs climb into the low to mid-70s, a sharp contrast to this morning’s freeze. That warmth should hold for several days, perfect for yard cleanup, early holiday prep, or outdoor events before the next potential system approaches late weekend.
Models hint at a possible rain chance by Saturday night into Sunday, though confidence remains low. No snow threats appear on the horizon — but as the calendar moves closer to Thanksgiving, the Ozarks often see their first early winter tease before month’s end.
After this morning’s bite, Springfield’s stretch of sunny, mild weather will feel like fall all over again — proof that in Missouri, winter never comes all at once.
Five-Day Outlook for Springfield, MO:
Wed: 66/41 – Sunny; light breeze.
Thu: 69/54 – Mostly sunny; warmer.
Fri: 75/58 – Sunny; unseasonably mild.
Sat: 74/52 – Increasing clouds; late showers possible.
Sun: 63/44 – Cloudy; chance of rain.
