The National Weather Service in St. Louis has forecasted a week filled with potential rain and cloudy skies, affecting holiday travel and outdoor plans across the region. According to NWS St. Louis, MO, today's weather is sunny, with temperatures expected to reach a high near 43 degrees following a chilly start at 26°F (-3°C) this morning. Winds from the south are light to moderate, at speeds of 5 to 11 mph, with gusts that could hit as high as 20 mph.
As night falls, the forecast calls for increasing clouds with a low around 34 degrees. The southerly winds will continue at 8 to 11 mph, and gusts could be as strong as 22 mph. For those planning their week ahead, a 20 percent chance of rain after 1pm is anticipated tomorrow, with cloudy conditions and a high near 48 degrees. Tomorrow night could see the chance of precipitation increasing to 40 percent.
As the week progresses, the likelihood of rain persists, with a 50 percent chance on Tuesday, further complicating last-minute holiday errands and travel. Temps are expected to hover in the mid-40s, with an eastern calm wind becoming more present. Tuesday night's forecast brings rain likely mainly before midnight, with over a 60 percent chance of precipitation.
Looking forward towards Christmas Day, the cloudy weather continues with a 40 percent chance of rain and a high near 49 degrees. The NWS predicts that this pattern of cloudy skies and scattered rains is set to extend throughout the week, with a 30 to 40 percent chance of rain each day, reaching into the weekend. As we approach Thursday, day-time temperatures are anticipated to climb, reaching up to 55 degrees with rain likely mainly after midnight.
The outlook for Friday shows no respite from the mostly cloudy conditions and persistent chances of rain, which stands at 50 percent. The trend of near-60 temperatures and the potential for rainfall extends into Saturday, possibly affecting any post-Christmas plans.
