ST. LOUIS — Veterans Day will be mild but increasingly breezy across the St. Louis region as a dry cold front moves through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.
The day began clear and cool, with temperatures around 39 degrees in the city. Forecasters expect clouds and sunshine with an afternoon high near 68. Winds will strengthen behind the front, producing occasional gusts of 25 to 35 mph.
The front is expected to pass without widespread rain because moisture and instability will remain limited. People attending outdoor Veterans Day programs should secure light decorations and signs and be prepared for changing wind conditions.
Temperatures will fall into the lower 40s Wednesday night. Thursday will be cooler, with isolated to scattered light showers possible. The Weather Service said largely dry conditions should otherwise continue, with the coldest temperatures so far this season arriving by Friday.
Drivers should use extra care on exposed roads and bridges when gusts are strongest. Residents should also check updated forecasts before evening events because the timing of the front can shift local temperatures and wind.
Source: National Weather Service St. Louis area forecast discussion.
