The National Weather Service in St. Louis is predicting a warming trend following a chilly morning, with temperatures hovering at 42°F. As of the latest update from the NWS, today at 6:51 a.m. CDT, the skies were described as having 'a few clouds,' with calm winds and humidity at 53%. For those reaching for their sunglasses, the outlook is sunny, with daytime temperatures set to climb well into the 60s and 70s throughout the week.
According to the NWS forecast, St. Louis can anticipate a high of 62°F today with a light west wind. Come nighttime, the sky is expected to stay clear, and the temperature will be a comfortably cool at around 40°F. This warmth is sure to be a welcome change after a brisk start to the day. Meanwhile, Monday is shaping up to be even warmer, with forecasters predicting a high near a pleasant 73°F under sunny skies.
Residents can continue to enjoy clear conditions leading into Tuesday, with a high of around 71°F and minimal wind interference expected. According to the NWS, Tuesday night will be "mostly clear, with a low around 46°F." As the week progresses, Wednesday will bring more sunshine, with a high near 73°F.
However, the weather narrative takes a slight turn Wednesday night, introducing a modest 20 percent chance of showers after 1 am. The clouds may gather, but they won't dampen a mostly sunny day on Thursday with highs pushing to a balmy 76°F. And while partly cloudy conditions are expected Thursday night, temperatures will hang on to a mild 57°F. Stepping into the weekend, Friday will likely bring a mix of sun and potential for storms with a brisk breeze in the air.
For weekend warriors, it's a mixed bag – the NWS suggests a "40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms" for Friday with a 'sunny' badge nonetheless and highs soaring near 77°F. The nighttime forecast calls for more shower and thunderstorm action, with the thermostat staying steady at around 57°F. Saturday will see a continuation of potential rain, though still mostly sunny with a high near 65°F.
