St. Louis residents might need to brace for a chilly start to the week. According to the National Weather Service, there's a predominant chance of light snowfall starting late tonight and going into early tomorrow morning. As the temperatures hover just below freezing, people in northeast and east central Missouri, as well as western Illinois, should be prepared for some winter weather conditions.
The forecast has indicated that the snow is most likely to occur after 4am, with an approaching 70% chance of precipitation and less than half an inch of new snow accumulation possible. Those heading out early tomorrow morning might want to allow themselves some extra time for their commute. It is also recommended to keep warm layers handy as the wind chill factor could drop to as low as 22°F.
The outlook for the rest of the week suggests a mix of cloudy skies clearing up occasionally, with daytime highs hovering around the low 30s. By midweek, St. Louis could be seeing sunnier skies with temperatures rising significantly to reach a high near 51 on Wednesday. This temporary relief from the cold doesn't promise to stick around, though, as the night time temperatures will dip back down, settling around the mid-20s.
For those concerned with detailed weather developments, "Spotters are encouraged to report new snowfall amounts from late tonight/early Monday morning to the National Weather Service," as mentioned in the hazardous weather outlook provided by the NWS.
