Residents in St. Louis are facing a chilly week ahead with fluctuating temperatures that suggest the city's weather can't quite decide on a season, according to the National Weather Service. As of this morning, the skies remain overcast with temperatures hovering around 34 degrees Fahrenheit, coupled with a humidity level at a moderately damp 70 percent.
The forecast indicates increasing clouds today, with a peak temperature near 38 degrees. A south wind is expected to sway compass points, becoming west in the afternoon. Tonight’s low is predicted to drop significantly, down to around 16 degrees, with a west wind maintaining speeds from 7 to 9 mph and gusts that could reach as high as 22 mph. Visibility stands firm at 10 miles, though the wind chill may bring a sharper bite of 26 degrees Fahrenheit.
Looking at the upcoming days, the NWS foretells a sunny tomorrow with highs near 24 degrees and continued western winds between 7 to 10 mph. By tomorrow night, temperatures are forecasted to dip again to around 12 degrees with calmer west winds. Moving into Tuesday, there's a 20 percent chance of snow showers before noon, followed by mostly sunny skies with highs near 26 degrees.
As for the midweek outlook, Wednesday expects mostly sunny conditions with highs around 28 degrees, descending into partly cloudy skies by nightfall with a low near 18 degrees. The latter part of the week suggests a minor warming trend, reaching 40 degrees by Thursday and climbing to a high of 44 by Friday, although a 20 percent chance of rain may cool off the anticipation somewhat. Friday night particularly is looking wetter, with rain chances increasing to 50 percent and temperatures settling to a low around 32 degrees.
Looking toward the weekend, Saturday will bring partly sunny skies and a high near 37 degrees, providing a potential respite from the rain. With this blend of sun, cloud, and the teasing possibility for rain or snow, St. Louisans will likely find themselves reaching for a range of outerwear throughout the week as January continues to deliver a mixed bag of Midwestern winter weather.
