The National Weather Service in St. Louis forecasts a sunny day today, with a high near 54 degrees, following a chilly start at 30 degrees Fahrenheit this morning. According to the NWS forecast, residents can expect a calm south wind drifting at 5 to 8 mph throughout the day.
As the night approaches, the sky will mostly clear up, paving the way for a low around 34 degrees and a persistent, though gentle, south wind around 6 mph. Looking towards Monday, the forecast promises more sun with highs leaping to near 61 degrees; a southwest wind will blow at 6 to 10 mph, sometimes reaching gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday night should maintain partly cloudy skies with a low around 38 degrees. As for Tuesday, clear skies again grace the forecast, with the temperature reaching a similar high of 61 degrees. The wind, coming from the west at around 6 mph, will become calm as the day proceeds.
Into Tuesday night, the picture begins to change with clouds rolling in, creating conditions for a low around 44 degrees. Rain is on the horizon for Wednesday, with the chances perching at 40 percent, mainly after noon. Despite the potential for rain and mostly cloudy conditions, the high will remain steadfast near 61 degrees. While considering these skyward predictions, we should not forget to take an umbrella to avoid getting wet while standing in the mostly cloudy conditions Wednesday night that offer a slight chance of rain before midnight and a low around 38 degrees.
The rest of the week looks to be a seesaw of sun and clouds, with highs ranging from 54 to 60 degrees up until the weekend, as per the National Weather Service's forecast. The most notable dip in temperature may be during the night, when St. Louis residents can expect lows ranging from the mid-30s to the low 40s, promising a rollercoaster ride of mild winter and early spring temperatures as the week unfolds.
