St. Louis residents might want to bundle up and brace for a chilly week ahead, as forecasted by the National Weather Service. According to the latest updates, overcast skies and low temperatures are setting in, and it seems the wind is not in any hurry to calm down. The NWS reports that today will remain cloudy with a high near 34 degrees and breezy conditions that include northwest winds ranging from 11 to 20 mph, with gusts potentially reaching as high as 33 mph.
As night falls, temperatures will drop close to freezing, hovering around 25 degrees with a north wind continuing to blow at 6 to 10 mph. Gusts could occasionally go swiftly to disrupt the night air at up to 20 mph. For those planning weekend activities, a mostly cloudy Saturday morning is likely to give way to clearer skies with a high of about 37 degrees and calmer winds. The respite, however, is short-lived as another bout of cloudy weather is to quickly move in, starting Sunday night.
Looking at the brighter side, Sunday promises sunshine with more bearable temperatures reaching up to 43 degrees, the NWS suggests to enjoy this brief window before the week takes a wet turn. The upcoming Christmas week could be a damp one for St. Louis, with chances of rain starting Monday afternoon and the potential for a soggy Christmas Day as the likelihood of rain stands at 40 percent.
The NWS forecasts that as the week progresses, residents should to frequently check for rain, with precipitation probabilities oscillating between 20 and 60 percent through Thursday. While these conditions are typical for St. Louis winters, the anticipation of rain rather than snow suggests a warmer trend, culminating with a high near 55 degrees by Thursday. Community members planning holiday travel or outdoor celebrations should stay informed and prepare for an environment that may alternately be dry or drenched.
