Springfield, Missouri – Light rain is expected early Saturday morning across portions of the Springfield area, mainly along and north of Interstate 44, before drier and seasonably cool conditions settle in for the remainder of the weekend, according to the National Weather Service office in Springfield.
Forecasters say the area of light rain will primarily affect communities from Lebanon to Rolla and points north, with most of the precipitation expected to exit the region by sunrise. While a few snowflakes may briefly mix in with the rain early this morning, no accumulation or wintry impacts are expected, and road conditions should remain manageable aside from some wet surfaces.
High temperatures today are forecast to range between 45 and 50 degrees, with clouds decreasing through the afternoon. Tonight will be colder, with lows falling into the low to mid-20s, especially in rural areas where skies clear more quickly.
Sunday is expected to be mostly sunny and dry, with daytime highs near 40 to 44 degrees and overnight lows in the mid-20s to near 30 degrees. These temperatures are slightly cooler than average but remain within typical mid-January ranges for southwest Missouri.
A noticeable warm-up begins Monday, as high temperatures climb into the mid-50s, followed by even warmer conditions Tuesday, with highs approaching the upper 50s to lower 60s. Wednesday is expected to cool slightly, with highs returning to the mid-40s to low 50s.
Rain chances remain very low through midweek, and no significant weather hazards are anticipated during this period. Overall, the pattern favors dry conditions with a brief warming trend early next week.
For commuters, students, and early-morning drivers, the primary impact today will be wet roadways before sunrise, particularly north of I-44. The National Weather Service encourages residents to monitor updated forecasts at weather.gov/sgf as conditions evolve.
