Residents in St. Louis, MO can expect to bundle up in layers today as the National Weather Service reports chilly temperatures with current conditions showing 22°F and mostly cloudy skies. With humidity at a moderate 57% and a gentle southwest wind blowing at 5 mph, the city is firmly in the grasp of colder, early-winter weather. For those stepping outside, the wind chill may drop the apparent temperature to a brisk 15°F, so it's advised to prepare for a significantly frosty feel.
The outlook for today includes sunshine with a calm wind steadily becoming southwest at 5 to 7 mph, and temperatures are predicted to hit a high near 37°F. "Clear, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph," according to the detailed forecast by the National Weather Service. It's important to slowly acclimate to the colder nighttime temperatures in this season.
For those making weekend plans, the weather appears to be cooperative. Saturday is expected to be sunny with a pleasant high near 54°F and light southwest wind at 5 to 8 mph. The night will maintain mostly clear conditions and a low of around 41°F. A slight shift comes on Sunday with a 30 percent chance of rain after noon, although temperatures will rise to a near 60°F high.
The NWS advises that rain is more likely to occur Sunday night, primarily before midnight, with an 80 percent chance of precipitation and a low around 48°F. According to NWS, the weather on Monday will have "a 20 percent chance of rain before noon," but the skies are set to partially clear up, revealing a high around 57°F. The pattern of slight chance of rain and partially cloudy skies appears to linger into Monday night and continue through the early days of next week.
For those keen to stay informed of the weather's whims, the entire week's forecast is readily available at NWS St. Louis, MO website. With the typical variability of seasonal weather, it's as always prudent to check back frequently as plans draw nearer.
