How much more snow can the metro-east expect Thursday and Friday? The latest forecast

By Belleville News-Democrat

Updated December 28, 2023 3:40 PM

Evidence of snow at Frank Holten State Park in East St. Louis still lingered in the early hours of Dec. 28, 2023. Joshua Carter Belleville News-Democrat

Folks who wanted some snow this week got their wish overnight in parts of the St. Louis region. How much more can we expect?

Parts of the metro-east could see a little more snow Thursday afternoon and into Friday, according to the latest forecasts for local communities.

In parts of the region, rain and snow are likely after 4 p.m., with less than a half inch of snow accumulation before midnight. Friday, more rain and snow are expected, with less than a half an inch of snow accumulation possible before 3 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

“Locally higher amounts near 1.5” are possible (60%) under snow showers producing higher snowfall rates,” the St. Louis region forecast states. “While snow will fall across some areas during the evening rush hour the chance for widespread travel impacts is low (20%).”

Did you receive snow in your area yesterday or last night? Let us know how much before it all melts! Use a ruler to measure on a flat elevated surface like a deck railing or patio table and send us a picture of the measurement or what you measured! #mowx #ilwx #stlwx #midmowx pic.twitter.com/eswnOc4B9O
— NWS St. Louis (@NWSStLouis) December 28, 2023

A small amount of snow fell over parts of the metro-east. Here’s an image of the countryside in rural St. Clair County on the morning of Dec. 28, 2023 Belleville News-Democrat

This story was originally published December 28, 2023 at 8:56 AM.

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