Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Some areas saw as much as 6 inches of snow, sleet and frozen precipitation.
A Thursday forecast of snow, sleet and other freezing precipitation that largely followed through as predicted will see Missouri Department of Transportation and other municipal street crews working into Friday to get ready for the morning commute. That, along with a National Weather Service forecast that called for additional nighttime snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch, has led many school districts, including Parkway, Rockwood and Ft. Zumwalt among many others, to cancel classes Friday. Our news partners at FOX2 have a complete list of school closings. MoDOT Engineer Becky Allmeroth told Patch that the amount of snow was the part of the forecast that didn't follow as planned. Either way, MoDOT said beforehand that it …
Monday, January 21, 2013
The watch will remain in effect until 8 p.m. as a severe storm system passes through the area early tonight.
Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that a tornando warning had been issued. Patch regrets the error and any confusion it may have caused. A severe thunderstorm that is expected to roll through St. Louis at around 7 p.m. is expecting to bring damaging winds, large hail and possibly even isolated tornadoes. The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch this afternoon for the St. Louis area, which will be in effect until 8 p.m. and impacts a total of 37 Missouri counties. According to the NWS, residents can also expect heavy rainfall of up to 2-3 inches today and tonight. Temperatures will fall as the storm moves but will remain above freezing with a low predicted to reach 39 degrees. However, they will …
Thursday, December 20, 2012
The University City area could see the first bit of measurable snow of the season Thursday.
It may not be enough for a "White Christmas", but University City might see at least a little snow Thursday. The National Weather Service calls for snow in the St. Louis area after 11 a.m., with accumulations only expected to be about half an inch. The wind could be a trickier problem, prompting a Wind Advisory for the area. Fox2 reports that MoDOT is ready to keep the roads clear for holiday travel. Here are some resources to have handy during any time of severe weather. Be sure to bookmark this page for future reference.
Sunday, October 7, 2012
This forecast for Sunday through Thursday is provided by the National Weather Service and FOX 2.
Daytime temperatures in the 60s are expected this week in University City, FOX 2 and the National Weather Service reported. Sunny skies are likely, though there is a 40 percent chance of rain Tuesday night. The following is a look at the forecast:
Sunday, September 16, 2012
This forecast for Sunday through Thursday is provided by the National Weather Service and FOX 2.
Thunderstorms are possible Monday and partly cloudy skies are expected to follow in University City and Olivette, FOX 2 and the National Weather Service reported. Daytime temperatures this week will generally remain in the mid-70s, though a high of only 65 degrees is expected Tuesday. The following is a look at the forecast:
Sunday, September 9, 2012
This forecast for Sunday through Thursday is provided by the National Weather Service and FOX 2.
Cool nighttime temperatures in the upper 50s and lower 60s are expected through Wednesday in University City and Olivette, the National Weather Service website states. Daytime sun and mostly clear skies are likely with highs in the low to mid-80s. The following is a look at the forecast:
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
This forecast for Wednesday through Sunday is provided by the National Weather Service and FOX 2.
Temperatures in the lower 90s and sunny skies are expected through Saturday in University City, the National Weather Service website states. There is a 40 percent chance of rain and storms on Sunday. Winds between 3 and 8 mph are possible Wednesday and Thursday. The following is a look at the forecast: For the complete St. Louis weather forecast, go to FOX2now.com.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
A severe thunderstorm expected to enter the St. Louis-area this afternoon could bring with it large hail and damaging winds, the National Weather Service says.
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the entire St. Louis-area, including University City. According to the forecast, a 70 percent chance of thunderstorms exist. The storm could be severe, with large hail and damaging winds of up to 14 mph and gusts as high as 21 mph. The watch is in effect until 8 p.m. tonight. For a complete view of the forecast, check out the National Weather Service.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Yes, it was hot enough for us.
The National Weather Service reported on Wednesday that the average temperature for the month of July was 88.1 degrees. That's averaging every temperature for each day together, including morning lows. This breaks a record set in 1901, when temperatures averaged together reached 87.4 degrees. This July also broke the record for number of days—eight—with a maximum temperature over 105 degrees. The previous record? Seven days over 105 way back in 1934. That was 78 years ago. The "normal" temperature for July in St. Louis is around 89 degrees. Not shocking, July was also a record breaker for most days—28 of them—where it got hotter than 90 degrees. Also record breaking was the low temperatures for this July, which saw 11 days where the …
Sunday, April 15, 2012
A much greater threat for tornadoes exists today, the Weather Channel says.
University City and the greater St. Louis-area is at the greatest risk to see severe weather, including tornados and large hail, today, The Weather Channel reports. Today's forecast, according to the National Weather Service, calls for a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5 p.m. However, thunderstorms are more likely later into the night and into early Monday. The Weather Channel says strong-to-severe thunderstorms are likely for a boundary that stretches more than 1,000 miles from the Great Lakes region southward into the heart of Texas. For tornado safety tips, CLICK HERE. For the difference between tornado watches and warnings, CLICK HERE. To stay up-to-date on all the latest news, including severe weather updates…
Scott Simon
10:30 pm on Thursday, February 21, 2013
Ridiculous. Sets just another bad example for students. As they get older, they'll demand cancellations if the wind changes. more ›