Springfield, Missouri – Drivers around Springfield should expect patchy fog through early morning hours, which will likely reduce visibility on the roads until mid-morning today, May 9, 2025. The National Weather Service has issued a cautionary note for drivers, urging them to slow down and use their low beam headlights for safer travel.
According to the NWS Springfield office, while the fog is expected to clear by mid-morning, sudden changes in visibility can still occur, making it important for drivers to stay alert. Those traveling in rural or less developed areas may face the thickest patches of fog, especially on highways and bridges where sudden visibility drops can occur.
For those heading out this morning, the NWS recommends exercising extra caution when driving, particularly along routes like I-44 and Route 60, where fog has been reported to linger. As visibility improves by mid-morning, conditions are expected to stabilize, leading to a pleasant day ahead.
Looking ahead, the forecast calls for clear and pleasant weather with daytime highs ranging from 71°F to 74°F. A dry and seasonably warm weekend is in store for Springfield and surrounding areas.
