Storm Impacting the Northwest U.S.; Fire Weather Conditions in Southern California; Severe Weather in the South

A Pacific storm is bringing areas of low elevation rain, moderate to heavy mountain snow, and high winds to the Northwest. Strong Santa Ana winds and very dry conditions are producing elevated to critical fire weather conditions in southern California. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible through early Wednesday morning across parts of northeast Texas into western Tennessee. Read More >

Springfield weather observations began downtown in 1879. They were taken there through the end of 1947, and from 1948 onward, have originated at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport. Click here for a detailed history of observing sites. Normals are based on the 30-year period from 1991-2020.