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Missouri-Illinois Weather Alert: St. Louis, MO Freeze Nov 7-11
St. Louis, MO — Frost covered lawns and freezing temperatures have greeted parts of Missouri and Illinois, but a dramatic November warmup is approaching. Temperatures could climb toward 68 degrees by
By Evan Cross · 2026-11-07T10:07:56.293Z
St. Louis, MO — Frost covered lawns and freezing temperatures have greeted parts of Missouri and Illinois, but a dramatic November warmup is approaching. Temperatures could climb toward 68 degrees by Tuesday after some communities faced lows near 28 degrees.
The sharp temperature contrast highlights a changing weather pattern across the St. Louis metropolitan area.
According to the National Weather Service in St. Louis, a Freeze Warning remained in effect until 8 a.m. Saturday across portions of Missouri and Illinois.
The warning covered numerous communities, including St. Louis, St. Charles, Belleville, Edwardsville, Alton, Columbia and surrounding areas.
Forecasters warned that subfreezing temperatures as low as 28 degrees could damage sensitive vegetation and unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Freeze Warning Ends, But Cold Weather Remains Although the warning's scheduled expiration has passed, residents should inspect vulnerable plants and outdoor fixtures for possible damage.
St. Louis Lambert International Airport reported 38 degrees early Saturday, demonstrating how temperatures varied across the region.
Nearby communities could have experienced colder conditions, particularly in exposed or low lying locations.
Drivers using I 64, I 70 and I 55 should remain attentive to isolated slick spots where moisture and freezing temperatures overlap.
However, the supplied forecast does not indicate widespread icy highways or freezing precipitation.
Saturday afternoon brings mostly sunny skies and temperatures near 54 degrees.
Sunday Tuesday: Temperatures Surge Toward 70 Degrees Sunday begins a noticeable warming trend, with sunshine and temperatures reaching approximately 63 degrees.
Monday climbs even higher, reaching 67 degrees under sunny skies.
By Tuesday, temperatures could reach 68 degrees, creating a remarkable contrast with the freezing conditions experienced earlier.
The warmer afternoons provide an opportunity for residents to finish yard cleanup and protect outdoor equipment before colder November weather returns.
Wednesday Brings Another Temperature Change Veterans Day remains mostly sunny, but temperatures ease toward 65 degrees.
A slight chance of rain develops Wednesday night, followed by another 20% rain chance Thursday.
Temperatures then decline toward the lower 50s by Friday.
The Weather Prediction Center continues tracking colder systems across the northern United States, although no significant St. Louis snowstorm is indicated in the supplied outlook.
As Thanksgiving approaches, residents should monitor updated forecasts for possible freezing temperatures.
For now, the biggest story remains the transition from an official Freeze Warning to several sunny, warmer afternoons.