Springfield, Missouri – Unseasonably warm temperatures are forecast across the Missouri Ozarks through Thursday, with highs reaching the mid-60s to mid-70s and approaching record levels.
According to the US National Weather Service in Springfield, afternoon temperatures Monday through Thursday are expected to range between 65 and 76 degrees across areas including Springfield, Branson, Joplin and communities along Interstate 44 and US-60. Some locations may approach or break daily temperature records during the warmest periods.
Monday is forecast to reach 65 to 70 degrees, followed by highs between 66 and 72 Tuesday. Temperatures may peak Wednesday between 70 and 75 degrees, with Thursday potentially climbing as high as 76 degrees before changes arrive.
The National Weather Service said a cold front is expected to move through Thursday night, bringing temperatures back closer to seasonal averages by Friday. Friday’s highs are projected between 51 and 60 degrees, with overnight lows dropping into the upper 20s to mid-30s.
Areas of fog are possible Sunday night mainly along and southeast of Interstate 44, which could briefly reduce visibility for early Monday commuters.
The extended stretch of warmth may impact energy usage, outdoor activities and midweek travel planning, especially for commuters along I-44, Highway 65 and US-60.
More forecast updates are expected as the front approaches later this week.
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