ST. LOUIS — There's an active weather pattern this week across the St. Louis area. Most of the severe weather continues to our south. Chilly air will arrive just in time for the Cardinals to take the field at Busch Stadium for the first time this season on Thursday.
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The upper-level pattern turns colder for Wednesday night into early Saturday. As a result, much colder weather will settle into the area for the end of the week. Thursday, clouds will dominate with a stiff breeze from the northwest only allowing temperatures to climb into the low to mid-50s.
A few showers are possible during the afternoon and early evening hours Thursday. This could impact the opening day festivities at Busch Stadium as the Cardinals open the season against the Pittsburgh Pirates. While the showers are expected to be scattered and not especially heavy, the chilly temperatures and breeze will add an extra chill to any wet weather.
First pitch is set for 3:15 p.m. At that time, it's forecast to be 52 degrees and mostly cloudy with a gusty wind.
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Friday morning we may see a few snowflakes mixed with the spotty rain showers. Friday remains quite cool with highs only in the 40s. Partly cloudy skies may turn mostly cloudy for a time during the afternoon with the cold air overhead.
Saturday morning, we may see a few of the colder spots near freezing. Saturday afternoon looks much brighter and temperatures will begin to get milder. Afternoon highs will climb into the 50s. By Sunday afternoon, temperatures make a turn and climb to near 70 for the high.
