St. Louis residents can expect an overcast sky with temperatures hovering in the 40s as we head toward the Christmas holiday. According to the National Weather Service, the high for today is near 49 degrees with a south wind blowing between 6 to 9 mph. Occasional gusts could reach up to 21 mph, and while there's a slight chance of rain in the forecast, the possibility stands at a modest 20 percent.
Tonight, the chance of rain persists, albeit still slight, before 9 pm and then again after 11 pm. A patchy fog is anticipated after midnight, laying over the city like a wistful sigh. In the soft grasp of the night, temperatures are expected to dip to a low of around 38 degrees, with a south wind slowing to a calm whisper.
As Tuesday rolls in, the likelihood of rain increases, particularly afternoon, with the NWS reporting a 60 percent chance of precipitation. The day may start with patchy fog before giving way to a consistently cloudy sky. The high is projected to be near 47 degrees, with a negligible northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday night's forecast suggests rain is quite likely before we near the stroke of midnight, keeping the holiday week trend of damp and drear. Temperatures will settle around 39 degrees, accompanied by a gentle east wind. Notably, the chance of precipitation holds steady at 60 percent.
Looking ahead to Christmas Day, St. Louis weather won't be lending any snow to Santa's sleigh, as the forecast shows a 40 percent chance of rain and cloudy conditions with a high near 47 degrees. East winds will flutter at a mild 3 to 6 mph, offering little reprieve from the humidity.
