St. Louis, MO – The first day of spring is near, but winter isn’t leaving quietly. A storm system is set to bring rain, strong winds, and even some snow to parts of Missouri and Illinois on Wednesday before warmer temperatures arrive later in the week.
According to the National Weather Service, rain will likely develop Wednesday afternoon, with increasing winds of 15-22 mph and gusts reaching 38 mph. Temperatures will hover around 75°F before dropping into the mid-30s overnight. As cold air moves in, rain could mix with snow late Wednesday night, though little accumulation is expected.
By Thursday morning, skies will clear, and temperatures will rise to 54°F. Sunshine dominates the forecast heading into the weekend, with highs reaching the mid-60s by Friday and Saturday.
Looking ahead, here’s the extended five-day forecast:
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 54°F, low around 38°F.
• Friday: Partly sunny, high of 64°F, slight chance of rain overnight.
• Saturday: Sunny, high near 63°F.
• Sunday: Rain likely, high of 63°F, with evening showers.
• Monday: Partly sunny, high of 57°F, with a 30% chance of rain.
Drivers along I-70 and I-55 should prepare for slick roads Wednesday night. Stay updated with local alerts as spring officially begins Thursday.
