The National Weather Service in St. Louis has reported a mostly cloudy day with a high near 36 degrees. Residents can expect north winds moving at 5 to 8 mph. As the day progresses, the temperature is forecasted to drop to around 22 degrees tonight, with winds becoming calm in the evening. St. Louisans might want to bundle up as the chilly weather shows no sign of abating just yet.
Looking ahead to tomorrow, conditions remain overcast with the mercury set to climb slightly to 41 degrees. However, snow lovers could see some action tomorrow night, when the chance of precipitation picks up to 60%. "Snow likely, mainly after midnight," as reported by the National Weather Service, with less than a half inch of new snow accumulation possible, throwing a, potential wrench in the morning commutes of many residents.
The pattern of dreary weather continues through the week, with Tuesday presenting a 30 percent chance of snow and cloudy skies, which could lead to some accumulation. Temperatures are projected to hover below the 40-degree mark, with winds coming from the northeast at 6 to 9 mph. This stint of winter conditions is set to extend into the midweek with the highest probability of snowfall on Wednesday—forecasters at the National Weather Service are calling for a 90% chance of snow, with rain possibly mixing in.
By Thursday, the region gets a short reprieve as the skies clear up slightly, though the temperatures take a dip, with the high settling at around 29 degrees. Thursday night's forecast entails partly cloudy conditions and a low near 12 degrees. As we move towards the weekend, St. Louis appears to be heading into a more seasonally-adjusted pattern, "Mostly sunny, with a high near 37," according to the NWS weather outlook for Friday. However, the chances of rain pick up again Friday night and into Saturday, putting a dampener on outdoor plans.
St. Louisians grappling with this week's wearisome weather might find solace in the fleeting moments of sun forecasted for Friday, but they should keep their umbrellas and snow boots at the ready as the unpredictable Midwestern climate continues to unfold.
