As the city prepares for the holiday season, the National Weather Service in St. Louis, MO is forecasting an overcast sky with a likelihood of showers continuing through Christmas Day. According to their latest report, today's high will be near 46 degrees with a 60 percent chance of precipitation in the latter part of the afternoon and a light northeastern breeze. The NWS advises residents to be ready for a damp Christmas Eve, with showers likely to continue before tapering off sometime around 4 a.m.
The forecast remains unchanged tonight with patchy fog rolling in and a consistently cloudy backdrop. Temperatures are expected to hover around a low of 42 degrees and while the winds remain light, the chance of rain increases slightly to 70 percent. Those venturing out for last-minute holiday errands should prepare to potentially quickly adapt their plans and maybe grab an extra layer to stay warm beneath the 40°F wind chill.
Looking ahead, "Showers likely" sums up the official forecast for Christmas Day, with a 70 percent chance of rain and patchy fog forecasted to dissipate by noon. The day's high is predicted to inch slightly higher, reaching near 47 degrees with a gentle east wind in attendance. Transitioning into Wednesday night, the possibility of precipitations drops to 40 percent, although conditions are to expected to remain predominantly cloudy with a low around 45 degrees.
The forecast through the week's end suggests rain will be a consistent visitor. Thursday carries a 40 percent chance of showers with overcast skies again, and temperatures are set to climb up to near 52 degrees, offering no respite to the repeated patterns of dampness that have decided to press themselves upon the region this holiday season firmly. Rain is "likely, mainly after midnight" on Thursday night, with a 70 percent chance and lows around 47 degrees.
As we move towards the weekend, Friday's chances of precipitation hold strong at 70 percent, primarily expected before noon. Though still mostly cloudy, the high is projected to reach a more mild 58 degrees. Rain probabilities wane slightly Friday night but re-emerge Saturday with a 50 percent chance of showers and highs nearing 60 degrees. The pattern grants a reprieve with only a 30 percent chance of rain Saturday night, easing into a brighter Sunday with a 20 percent chance of rain and a mostly sunny sky forecasted, boasting a high near 57 degrees. For those looking for more detailed weather information, the full forecast is available on the National Weather Service website.
