Missouri – A dim, silvery glow filters through the low clouds over the Mississippi River this Saturday morning, softening the St. Louis skyline and dropping a cool hush over bridges from Eads to Poplar Street. Pavement glistens in patches, and a steady breeze carries the scent of wet leaves—a sure sign that a busy Thanksgiving travel stretch meets unsettled November weather.
According to the National Weather Service St. Louis office, showers develop again through today as moisture returns from the south. Travelers heading along I-70, I-55, and I-64 should watch for quick drops in visibility and slick spots near construction areas. Plan extra minutes for airport traffic at Lambert, keep margins wide in merging lanes, and keep devices charged for potential delays.
According to meteorologists, Thursday brings widespread rain with embedded downpours during the afternoon. A few rumbles of thunder may ride the warm surge across both Missouri and Illinois. Temperatures hold in the upper 50s to low 60s, but models hint at a subtle “Winter Tease” north of the metro. A colder pocket brushing eastern Iowa and northern Illinois stays far enough away to avoid a snow chance here, yet the boundary sharpens the rain shield on its southern edge.
According to regional transportation officials, Friday remains wet early, especially east of the river. Rain gradually breaks apart by late day, helping conditions improve for long-distance travel. Saturday turns brighter and seasonably cool, giving families a solid window for grocery runs, tree-tying, or early holiday errands. Sunday stays mild and dry, offering another dependable travel period before new systems approach early next week.
For now, St. Louis moves through a cloudy, drizzly pattern that demands patience. Thanksgiving sits one week away, and every hour of steadier weather becomes valuable for travelers across the bi-state region.
Five-Day Forecast for St. Louis, MO:
Sat: 57/49 – Cloudy; scattered rain.
Sun: 62/45 – Mostly sunny; cool.
Mon: 57/49 – Cloudy; slight rain chance.
Tue: 62/43 – Rain likely early; breezy.
Wed: 64/45 – Partly sunny; smoother travel.
