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Missouri is waking up to a sharp February chill across the Ozarks, and Springfield feels it. Temperatures sit at 21 degrees late this morning at Springfield-Branson National Airport. Wind chills dipped near 7 degrees earlier, biting and uncomfortable for anyone outside.
Sidewalks and rural roads remain slick in spots after the hard freeze. Bridges along I-44 and Highway 65 can refreeze quickly. Late winter sun may melt patches this afternoon, but flash freezing becomes a concern again after sunset…