Missouri wind rattles street signs this morning as sunshine breaks over St. Louis and temperatures hover in the mid-30s. A steady west wind gusting near 37 mph adds a brisk edge, pushing wind chills into the 20s across the metro east into Illinois.
Road crews report dry pavement on most major routes, including I-64, I-44, and I-70. Still, shaded bridges and ramps remain near freezing after a cold start around 32 degrees.
Gusts continue through midday.
The National Weather Service says highs climb to about 43 degrees under mostly sunny skies. West winds hold near 10 mph with gusts up to 37 mph before easing later today.
Tonight, clouds increase with lows near 28 degrees. A slight chance of light snow develops toward daybreak, though any accumulation appears minimal. Even a brief dusting can create slick spots if temperatures dip below freezing.
Saturday turns mostly sunny with highs near 44 degrees. Saturday night clears and drops to the mid-20s. Sunday stays bright but cooler, topping out near 37 degrees before falling into the upper teens Sunday night.
Monday remains sunny and colder, with highs near 34. Then a steady warmup begins. Tuesday jumps into the low 50s, and midweek surges toward 60 degrees. Longer-range guidance shows above-normal temperatures building into late February, signaling early spring warmth across Missouri and Illinois.
Watch for refreezing after sunset if roads dampen at all.
Are you seeing any slick spots on your commute this morning?
Five-Day Outlook for St. Louis:
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 44.
Sunday: Sunny, high 37.
Monday: Sunny, high 34.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 51.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high 60.
