This week started with parts of western Missouri experiencing wind gusts near 50 MPH from the south and temperatures were warmer, reaching the upper 70s in many spots, before a cold front snuck in.
Today is looking to be chilly with highs in the mid-60s and a cool northwest breeze.
Winds today may reach 20 MPH occasionally, but gusts won’t be as strong as yesterday.
The breezy, dry weather will cause an elevated fire danger across west-central Missouri.
Tonight, temperatures fall to the coldest levels we’ve seen so far, with clear skies and light gusts.
Temps will be in the upper 30s tonight, and some low-lying areas and spots outside of town may even receive the first frost of the season.
Tomorrow and Thursday is expected to be mild and sunny weather with afternoons in the low 70s and overnight in the low to mid-40s.
Expect a slow-moving rain-soaker system to move through the area by Friday morning, with periods of rain from Friday to Sunday making a soggy weekend.
Rain should slowly clear out of the area on Sunday, but it’s still looking to be an overall gloomy day.
Another storm is expected to move in right on the heels of the weekend system, bringing a chance of showers and thunderstorms to the Ozarks early next week.
Looking forward at Halloween, the forecast seems to show that we’ll be between storms, so expect some cool and quiet weather that’s perfect for trick-or-treating.
Graphic courtesy of the National Weather Service.