St. Louis, MO – Temperatures across Missouri are set to take a sharp plunge as a cold front moves in Monday, impacting Thanksgiving week plans for residents and travelers. While today offers a warm reprieve with highs reaching the mid-60s, expect brisk changes by Monday evening.
According to the National Weather Service, a 20% chance of showers begins late tonight, followed by mostly cloudy skies through Monday. Winds from the northwest could gust up to 24 mph, dropping temperatures to a high of only 48°F by the afternoon. Overnight lows Monday will dip further to 30°F, with clear skies bringing a frosty chill.
Tuesday offers a brief break with sunny skies and a high near 45°F, but rain returns Wednesday afternoon. Temperatures will hover in the mid-40s as a 40% chance of rain increases into Wednesday night, likely making holiday travel more complicated. Thanksgiving Day forecasts predict a 50% chance of rain, with highs peaking at 40°F.
Drivers along major roadways like I-64 and I-70 should exercise caution due to potential wet and windy conditions midweek. Those traveling or hosting holiday gatherings should prepare for unseasonably cold temperatures, particularly during Thanksgiving festivities.
The week ends with a return to dry, sunny weather Friday, but temperatures will remain cold with highs near 35°F.
Residents should monitor weather alerts closely and plan accordingly to avoid disruptions to their Thanksgiving plans.
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