Springfield, MO – Missourians can expect a windy start to the week followed by a chilly Tuesday night with patchy frost possible across parts of the Ozarks, according to the National Weather Service in Springfield.
Monday’s forecast calls for southerly winds gusting 30–45 mph, strongest west of Highway 65. The NWS warns that these gusts may cause difficult travel for high-profile vehicles and blow around unsecured outdoor objects. Small limbs could also break under the stress of the stronger gusts.
After the windy day, cooler and drier air will filter in behind the front. By Tuesday night, temperatures are expected to fall into the mid-30s to around 40°F, with patchy frost forming in colder valleys and rural areas. Sensitive vegetation should be covered or brought indoors to prevent damage.
Forecasters say this pattern marks a return to seasonal late-October weather, with calmer and sunny conditions expected by midweek.
