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Missouri — The air feels sharp and unforgiving this morning, stinging cheeks within seconds of stepping outside. Frost coats rooftops across the Ozarks, and engines strain to turn over in the cold.
In Springfield, temperatures dropped to around 5 degrees, with wind chills plunging below zero in open areas. According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, this level of cold brings a limited excessive cold risk, especially for anyone outdoors without protection. Exposed skin can become numb quickly, and prolonged exposure raises the risk of frostbite…