As St. Louis residents wrap up in their warmest attire, the National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting a gradual shift in this week's cold clutch. With the mercury hovering at a chilly 15°F early this morning, a bit of relief is expected with today's highs creeping near 35. The National Weather Service reports "Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing," and those brisk southern winds won’t offer much respite, gusting up to 28 mph.
Tonight, while some may be tucked snugly into their beds, scattered flurries are anticipated between midnight and 3am and the clouds will be on the increase, with a low around 22. The winds, it seems, cannot decide on a direction, starting south around 8 mph then swinging northwest after the stroke of midnight, according to information obtained from the National Weather Service.
Thursday promises a replay of today's patterns; it's "cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing," with a lighter northwest breeze 8 to 11 mph and a high near 29. When night falls, clarity takes the stage under a mostly clear sky, with temperatures dropping to about 10 degrees, as stated by the National Weather Service.
Weekend forecasts tease a warming trend, and it's none too soon. Friday will shine with sunny skies and a decent 31 high. And as the wind shifts southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon, a comfortable lull sets the stage. But do keep a coat handy, as nighttime promises mostly cloudy conditions, with the mercury settling around 25, according to the National Weather Service.
Saturday's sun will play hide and seek with clouds, delivering higher temperatures near 47. That's a stark contrast from today's wind chill which, at 3°F, serves as a biting reminder of winter's grasp. The remainder of the weekend will see a mix of clouds and a smattering of sun, with Sunday's highs near 38 and nighttime lows hovering at 24, as per the National Weather Service.
As we step into the next working week, the National Weather Service promises sunny days ahead. Monday will see a high near 42 and an agreeable mostly clear night at around 27. Tuesday should be even warmer, with a high of about 48, giving city dwellers a taste of an approaching spring.
