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Springfield, MO – A possibly record-breaking Christmas is shaping up across southwest Missouri and the Ozarks, as temperatures are expected to soar to levels more typical of April or even October, according to the National Weather Service in Springfield.
Forecasters say an upward temperature trend will continue through the week, peaking on Christmas Day, when highs across the region are expected to reach the low to mid-70s. Normal highs for late December typically sit in the low-to-mid 40s, highlighting just how unusual the upcoming warmth will be…