Residents in St. Louis can expect to see a bit of sun today before the weather takes a more unsettled turn into the week. The National Weather Service in St. Louis reports fair conditions with a current temperature of 43°F and moisture in the air—humidity sitting at 80%. As we progress through the day, forecasts predict that the city will experience mostly sunny skies with an anticipated high near 65. South winds will be gently noticeable, moving air at 7 to 13 mph, though gusts may decide to vehemently show up to as high as 24 mph.
Tonight, those who plan to step out should be prepared for the possibility of showers. There is a 30 percent chance of rainfall, most likely taking place between 10 pm and 4 am. This will mark the start of a mostly cloudy evening, with temperatures lowering to around 54 and the south wind continuing to blow at 6 to 10 mph. Gusts, looking to assert themselves yet again, may reach up to 20 mph, according to the NWS.
As we head into tomorrow, there appears to be a lingering 20 percent chance of showers before 8 am. The NWS forecasts indicate a temperature drop throughout the day, descending to around 48 by 5 pm. Winds will shift, ushering in gusts from the northwest at 6 to 14 mph, with possible gusts as vigorous as 24 mph. This change brings a stretch of cooler weather which will continue into tomorrow night when skies are expected gradually to become clear with the lows tumbling to the freezing mark of 30 degrees.
Looking ahead to the rest of the week, the NWS has outlined a series of fluctuations in the weather that both St. Louis residents and those visiting for Thanksgiving should carefully note. Tuesday will offer a respite of mostly sunny skies and a high near 45, before clouds gather once more on Wednesday, bringing with them a 40 percent chance of rain post-noon. If you're looking to travel or make preparations for Thanksgiving, keep in mind the likelihood of rain on Thanksgiving Day, hitting a probability of 50 percent. While there may be a semblance of relief Thursday night with the rain chances dropping to 20 percent before midnight, Turkey Day celebrators will want to wrap up to stay warm as the forecasted high is only around 40 degrees.
For those whose tradition includes going outside to enjoy the post-Thanksgiving sales, be ready for a sunny yet brisk Friday, with a high near 35. The temperature would dip into the 20s come nightfall, reinforcing that winter's presence is to slowly but surely encroach upon us, as noted in the NWS's detailed forecast released earlier this morning.
