The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued a weather update that signals a change from the bristling cold to milder temperatures as we approach the New Year. Currently, St. Louis is experiencing fair weather, with a chilling 17°F that feels more frigid due to the wind chill, placing temperatures effectively at 5°F. Despite the frosty start, the forecast promises a gradual warming trend over the week.
Residents waking to the biting cold of 17 degrees this morning won't need to endure it for much longer. According to the NWS forecast, clouds are on the increase today, with temperatures expected to rise to a high near 35 degrees, tempered by a gentle west wind of 6 to 9 mph. For those venturing out tonight, it will be mostly cloudy before skies clear, dropping to a low of around 29 degrees.
The midweek outlook remains relatively pleasant, with Wednesday showcasing partly sunny skies and temperatures peaking near 44 degrees—offering some respite from the winter's chill. Calmer west winds will continue at a steady pace of 6 to 9 mph. Wednesday night's conditions are predicted to mirror the previous evening, with partly cloudy skies and a low around 27 degrees, the wind transitioning to a light and variable breeze.
Forging into the New Year, St. Louisans can expect a mostly sunny January 1st, where the high is forecasted to be around 38 degrees. The wind, hailing from the north at around 5 mph, will become calm later in the morning. While the night becomes mostly cloudy, hinging at a low around 31 degrees, Friday's temperature will elevate slightly with a high near 45 degrees.
Saturday promises mostly sunny conditions and a high of 42 degrees, giving way to a partly cloudy night with a low of 29 degrees. Sunday extends the streak of fair weather, offering mostly sunny skies and a warmer high of 51 degrees, dipping into a partly cloudy evening at 35 degrees.
For those aiming to start the first week of 2025 on a warm note, Monday, sunny with conditions and highs expected to hit 51 degrees. For more details and updates, residents can visit NWS St. Louis for the latest information.
