Friday Morning December 23

TODAY: A light rain and wet snow mix is possible this morning through 12PM. As temperatures fall to near freezing this morning, a glaze of ice is possible, and could cause issues. We are not under a Winter Weather Advisory as of 3AM this morning. However, take caution as you head out the door this morning. Precipitation looks to change over to rain by 12PM and end east of US 63 through 6PM. Rain totals today will reach 0.25″ for those east of US 63, with slightly higher amounts up to 0.50″ near the eastern Ozarks and I-44. Highs through the day will top out near 40 degrees with winds out of the southeast under 15 mph.

TONIGHT: Clouds will stay with us overnight with temperatures in the mid 30s. Near freezing is possible north of I-70 where slick spots are possible again early on Saturday. Winds look to remain from the south under 5 mph.

EXTENDED: Heading into Christmas weekend, temperatures will be on the increase. Temperatures will warm to near 45-47 Saturday with a partly cloudy to mostly cloudy sky. Christmas looks breezy & warm with temperatures in the mid to upper 50s, possibly near 60. Two rounds of showers and storms are possible. The first in the morning will occur from 7AM-11AM lifting from the south. We’ll have some dry time in the afternoon before an approaching cold front moves in Sunday night, bringing a line of thunderstorms from 7PM-Midnight. There is a Marginal Risk for Severe Weather at this time west of US 63 for the potential of damaging 60 mph winds. Winds of 40 mph or greater however can impact vehicles, cause debris on roads, and impact holiday decor. We’ll be keeping a close eye on Sunday night. Total rainfall amounts for the weekend are expected to come in at 0.50″ near I-70 with higher amounts of 1″ across the Ozarks, I-44, and north of HWY 24. For additional weather updates follow @ABC17Stormtrack on Twitter.