Missouri – Cold air cuts across the Ozarks this morning, stinging exposed skin and rattling bare branches as wind slides across open fields. In Springfield, breath hangs in the air, pavement feels brittle, and even short trips outside demand layers and caution.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, temperatures hovered near 15 degrees early today, with wind chills dipping as low as 6 below zero in parts of southwest Missouri. Gusty north winds continue to drive the cold, creating a limited but notable excessive cold risk through the morning hours.
Skies turn brighter later today, but the cold holds firm. Highs struggle to reach the mid-20s, and shaded roads may stay slick where flurries and frost linger. Drivers should watch bridges and overpasses along U.S. 60 and Route 65, where black ice can form quickly after sunrise.
Tonight brings clearer skies and another sharp drop. Lows fall near 14 degrees, allowing wind chills to sink back into the single digits by daybreak Tuesday. Sunshine returns Tuesday, pushing highs toward the upper 40s. The warmer feel will be welcome, but melting snow can refreeze after dark, keeping slick spots in play.
Wednesday looks calmer and brighter. Highs near 49 degrees offer a brief break before colder air rebuilds late week. By Friday into the weekend, light snow chances reappear, with daytime highs falling back into the 30s and teens.
Looking ahead, longer-range outlooks show cold air holding across the Midwest while precipitation chances rise into next week. For now, limit early travel, cover exposed skin, and allow extra time on untreated roads.
Five-Day Weather Snapshot for Springfield, Missouri
- Today: Mostly sunny, high near 25°
- Tonight: Mostly clear, low near 14°
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 47°
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 49°
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 43°
