Missouri wakes up under a low, gray sky as winds whip flags and dry leaves skid across wet pavement. The air feels mild now, but Winter is lining up a quick change.
According to the National Weather Service in St. Louis, gusty west winds this morning will gradually ease later today. Temperatures rise near 50 degrees before colder air presses in behind the departing system. Winds may gust close to 30 mph early, making it feel cooler than the thermometer suggests.
Across eastern Missouri and southwest Illinois, travel conditions remain mostly dry. A brief window for light rain exists early Saturday, mainly north and east of downtown. Any rainfall should be light, but damp roads combined with falling temperatures could set the stage for slick spots later.
By Saturday afternoon, clouds thin and colder air settles in. Highs reach the upper 40s, then drop quickly after sunset. Saturday night lows fall into the mid-20s, cold enough for flash freezing on untreated roads and sidewalks. Drivers along I-64, I-70, and I-55 should stay alert during early morning travel.
Sunday brings bright sunshine but little warmth. Afternoon highs struggle to reach the upper 30s, while winds ease. It will feel crisp, especially during shaded morning hours. Sunday night turns colder again, with lows near 28 under clear skies.
Looking ahead, conditions improve early next week. Monday warms into the low 50s with sunshine returning, offering a brief break from Winter’s edge. Another cool-down may follow later in the week, but no major storms appear imminent.
For now, plan for strong winds today, colder nights ahead, and possible icy patches by Saturday night. Keep jackets handy, secure loose items, and slow down on colder mornings. Winter may pause briefly, but it is far from finished.
Five-Day Outlook for St. Louis, MO
Today: Breezy, partly sunny, high near 50
Saturday: Mostly cloudy early, clearing, high near 48
Sunday: Sunny and colder, high near 38
Monday: Sunny, milder, high near 52
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high near 57
