Missouri – A warm, storm-laden sky greets the region this morning, and the first raindrops already gloss roads from Springfield to the Lake of the Ozarks. Travelers heading out early will feel the brisk, unsettled pulse of late-fall weather as showers intensify and a sharper chill approaches by Thursday. Residents should allow extra travel time today and keep devices charged for potential updates as conditions evolve quickly.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, stronger cells may flare along a warm front as it lifts through southern Missouri, creating pockets of lightning and gusty winds through the morning. Rain stays steady through much of the day, and visibility may briefly drop on stretches of I-44 and Route 60. While severe weather remains limited, a few storms could still produce small hail. Emergency managers note that the wet pavement and quick-changing skies may slow early holiday travel.
According to forecasters, Wednesday brings a brief break with thinner clouds and a mild feel, but the air turns cooler again by Thursday as the front finally clears. A colder push late Thursday night may drop temperatures into the upper 30s across higher terrain. Early signs of winter linger in the background; models hint at the possibility of a light, fast-moving disturbance this weekend as Thanksgiving travel ramps up. For now, the chance of flakes remains low, yet the colder air will sharpen the season’s edge.
Families preparing for early holiday trips should watch for additional updates. Keep coats handy, check wiper blades, and plan around the wetter stretches today and Thursday. Late-fall volatility tends to build during Thanksgiving week, and a stronger winter pattern may emerge soon.
Five-Day Forecast for Springfield, MO:
Tue: 75/60 – Periods of rain and storms; low visibility at times.
Wed: 68/55 – Partly sunny; mild breeze.
Thu: 65/56 – Showers return; travel slowdowns possible.
Fri: 65/44 – Showers; cooler air settling late.
Sat: 44/32 – Partly cloudy; early winter chill with a slight flurry hint north.
