St. Louis received a light coating of snow this morning, with flurries expected to continue during the day. The National Weather Service reports a 60% chance of snow, mainly before 9 a.m., with less than half an inch possible. Temperatures are around 25 degrees, with west winds of 10–16 mph and gusts up to 23 mph.
Tonight, skies are expected to be mostly cloudy before gradually clearing, with lows around 13 degrees. Winds will range from 7 to 14 mph, with gusts up to 22 mph. On Sunday, flurries are possible after noon as cloud cover increases, and highs are forecast near 35 degrees. Southwest winds will continue, with gusts reaching up to 21 mph.
Looking ahead to the week, conditions are likely to be calmer. Martin Luther King Day is forecast to be sunny with a high near 23 degrees. For the remainder of the week, skies are expected to range from mostly clear to partly sunny, with temperatures from the low teens to the upper 30s. A slight chance of precipitation is forecast for Wednesday night, with rain possible before midnight followed by a slight chance of snow. Overall precipitation chances remain at 20 percent.
The Hazardous Weather Outlook indicates that no hazardous weather is expected after today. The outlook notes that today’s light snow is not likely to cause widespread impacts, though some locations could experience light accumulations on roads, creating slick spots. Spotter activation is not anticipated for the remainder of the week.
