Missouri is waking up to a sharp February chill across the Ozarks, and Springfield feels it. Temperatures sit at 21 degrees late this morning at Springfield-Branson National Airport. Wind chills dipped near 7 degrees earlier, biting and uncomfortable for anyone outside.
Sidewalks and rural roads remain slick in spots after the hard freeze. Bridges along I-44 and Highway 65 can refreeze quickly. Late winter sun may melt patches this afternoon, but flash freezing becomes a concern again after sunset.
Skies stay sunny today, helping highs climb near 39 degrees. It’s an improvement, but the air still carries a winter edge. Keep layers handy if you’re heading out.
Tonight turns mostly clear with lows near 24 degrees. A big warmup arrives Tuesday. Highs jump to around 61 degrees under partly sunny skies. Southwest winds increase, with gusts over 30 mph possible. Low humidity and wind may elevate fire weather concerns across southern Missouri. Avoid outdoor burning.
Wednesday stays mild with highs near 63 degrees and filtered sunshine. Clouds thicken late. Showers develop after midnight Wednesday night, with about a 40 percent chance. Lows settle near 42 degrees, keeping precipitation all rain.
Thursday brings a chance of showers early, then gradual clearing with highs near 58 degrees. Friday looks even warmer, reaching the upper 60s. Strong spring vibes build into the weekend, with highs near 69 Saturday.
The 6- to 10-day outlook favors above-normal temperatures into early March, signaling a sustained warming trend.
Five Day Outlook for Springfield, Missouri:
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 61.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 63.
Thursday: Chance of showers, high 58.
Friday: Sunny, high 68.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 69.
