St. Louis is looking at a beautiful Sunday with sunny skies, a high near 68°F, and light winds—ideal conditions for getting outside and enjoying spring in the Gateway City.
If you’re planning a trip to the Gateway Arch grounds or Forest Park, you’ll want to grab a light jacket for the morning. Temperatures are hovering around 41°F overnight (Saturday into Sunday), so dress in layers before heading out. The sun will warm things up quickly after 9 AM CT, and by midday you’ll be comfortable in just a t-shirt. Winds will pick up slightly to 3 to 15 mph with gusts as high as 28 mph by afternoon, so secure any loose items if you’re grilling or setting up lawn furniture around the house.
This is an excellent day for yard work—mow that lawn while the grass is dry and the temperatures are mild. If you’re thinking about spring gardening or planting, conditions couldn’t be better. Just keep an eye on pollen counts if you’re allergy-prone. Consider wearing a pollen count face mask while doing outdoor work, and if you’re sensitive to spring allergens, have some allergy relief nasal spray handy. An indoor air quality monitor can help you track pollen levels inside your home, especially as we head into the week.
Tonight into Monday: Skies turn partly cloudy Sunday evening as a light wind shift occurs. Lows dip to around 42°F, with the National Weather Service noting that northeast Missouri and parts of west-central Illinois could see patchy frost on elevated surfaces—but here in the metro area, we should stay just above freezing. Monday looks nearly identical to Sunday: sunny, high near 69°F, and light east winds. Perfect for a round of golf at any of the metro’s courses or a walk along the Mississippi River.
Looking ahead: Tuesday and Wednesday warm into the 70s, and by Thursday we’re pushing into the low 80s—about 10 degrees above normal. That’s when things get interesting. A cold front approaches late Thursday into Friday, bringing a 70-80% chance of widespread showers and thunderstorms. We’ll have more details on timing as we get closer, but plan indoor activities for Friday just to be safe.
With this pleasant stretch of weather, tonight’s the perfect night for a simple grilled dinner. Fire up the barbecue for some burgers or chicken—the winds are calm enough to keep your grill steady. Pair it with fresh spring vegetables and you’ve got a winner. Did you know you can order groceries on Amazon? Get everything you need for tonight’s dinner delivered straight to your door.
Next few days: Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts. By next weekend, rain moves in, so make the most of this stretch of spring perfection.
