Cold start to the workweek, with warmer conditions to follow
TODAY: It’s a chilly morning across Mid-Missouri, as colder air continues to filter into the region. Temperatures are hovering in the mid to upper 20s, with wind chill values near 15 degrees. Skies will gradually clear through the day, with sunshine by the afternoon hours. Despite plenty of sunshine, we’ll only see highs climb into the mid 30s, with wind chill values in the 20 to 25 degree range.
TONIGHT: Even colder conditions expected through the night, as temperatures bottom out near 18 degrees. Clear skies and light winds will allow for radiational cooling, so some locations will likely fall into the mid teens. Wind chill values through the night will be in the 8 to 14 degree range, thanks to winds out of the north northeast up to 7 mph.
EXTENDED: We’ll begin to warm up slightly into Tuesday as winds back around of the south and eventually southwest. With windy conditions expected and gusts as high as 30 mph, we’ll see elevated fire conditions across Mid-Missouri. It’s crucial that you refrain from outdoor burning until we adequate moisture falls across the area. Into Wednesday even warmer conditions are expected as an upper level ridge slowly noses into Mid-Missouri. Highs will top out in the mid to upper 50s under partly cloudy skies. However, another cold front will bring a return to colder conditions and a slight chance of precipitation as we head into Thursday, with even colder conditions to follow. Watch ABC 17 news and check back on our website for the latest updates to your forecast.
