Snow Likely on Tuesday, as St. Louis Braces for ‘Prolonged Bitter Cold’
ST. LOUIS — Residents of the St. Louis area should prepare for a chilly and potentially snowy week ahead. Forecasts are predicting “prolonged bitter cold” with temperatures expected to plunge near or below zero. Accumulating snowfall is likely to occur on Tuesday, as reported by the National Weather Service (NWS).
The NWS has indicated a chance of some snow on Monday and possibly overnight, but the prospects grow stronger on Tuesday. Snow is “likely, mainly after 3 p.m.,” with estimates of 1 to 2 inches during the day and an additional 2 to 4 inches of new accumulation possible that night.
Temperatures are expected to remain well below freezing until the weekend, with daily highs only reaching the teens or low 20s. Nighttime lows could dip into the single digits or even as cold as -1 degree on Wednesday night.
However, snow risks will not be uniform across the state and region. Areas like the Ozarks are at the highest risk of experiencing heavy snowfall, with the potential for 5 inches or more from Tuesday into Wednesday, according to the NWS.
The St. Louis metro area is currently under a winter storm watch. Meanwhile, a variety of other watches, warnings, and advisories are in place for the surrounding regions based on forecasts from the NWS. For instance, northern parts of the state are under a winter weather advisory, while much of Illinois is covered by a cold weather advisory. The Ozarks have been issued a winter storm warning.
Residents are encouraged to stay informed and take necessary precautions as updates continue to roll in. As the region braces for this bout of harsh winter weather, remember to stay warm and stay safe.
This story will be updated as new information becomes available.
