Residents of St. Louis can expect a sunny day with a high near 77 degrees, as the National Weather Service in St. Louis, MO reports a clear sky with a few clouds earlier this morning. The Southwest wind is blowing at a gentle 5 to 9 mph pace, setting a calm stage for the day. Those stepping out can enjoy a visibility that stretches to a full 10 miles, ensuring that the Gateway Arch is likely to be seen from afar, unobstructed by fog or mist.
Tonight's forecast predicts partly cloudy skies with low temperatures dipping around 60 degrees, the Southwest wind continues at a similar pace of around 8 mph. The weekend seems promising for those planning outdoor activities, with mostly sunny skies and highs nearing 78 tomorrow, and a significant drop to around 46 degrees come nighttime, according to the NWS.
On Sunday, the city is expected to bask under sunny conditions once more, with the mercury rising to a pleasant 60 degrees, the winds maintaining their northerly course at a soft whisper of around 6 mph. Nightfall brings a cool and mostly clear evening with lows settling near 41 degrees, affording an almost crisp end to the weekend.
The week ahead is a mixed bag, starting Monday with a slight, 20 percent chance of rain after noon creating anticipation, but still holding onto mostly sunny skies with a high nearing 57 degrees. Rain becomes more likely in the evening, with a 70 percent chance, mainly before midnight as clouds gather and hold onto a low around 46 degrees. The sporadic dance of rain continues through to Wednesday, which carries a 30 percent chance of afternoon showers, climbing to a 60 percent chance by night. The damp symphony crescendos on Thursday, with rain likely throughout the day, and temperatures hovering around 57 degrees, says the NWS.
