St. Louis residents can expect a mixed bag of weather as Memorial Day approaches, along with fluctuating chances of rain throughout the week. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) , the holiday could see a 20 percent chance of showers after 4 pm, despite the cloudy conditions and a predicted high nearing 72 degrees.

As the evening rolls in, the likelihood of precipitation increases, jumping to a 40 percent chance, with showers expected mainly before 1 am. Chilly winds from the east, around 7 to 9 mph, will accompany the low temperature settled around 58. For those planning outdoor activities, Tuesday brings showers likely, especially between 1 pm and 4 pm, while the clouds linger overhead and temperatures hover close to 70 degrees.

The rest of the week reveals a seesaw of weather patterns. While Wednesday promises to be mostly sunny, boasting a high of 73 degrees, the evening will cool down to a partly cloudy state at 56 degrees. Thursday re-introduces a 20 percent chance of showers after 1 pm under mostly sunny skies, which remain through the following day until 1 pm.

The weekend, heralding the unofficial start to St. Louis's summer, seems to offer promising conditions for any pre-summer festivities. Saturday, despite a slight chance of rain, is expected to be sunny with temperatures peaking around 84 degrees. The conditions will remain mostly clear with lows around 62 degrees. Sunday will then continue to bask the city in sunlight, pushing the mercury further to a high of about 85 degrees.