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Missouri starts the morning under gray skies, with damp air and gusty winds pushing across the St. Louis metro. The chill settles in quickly, hinting that winter is tightening its grip as the week unfolds.
Temperatures hover in the 40s early, but colder air presses in through the day. Winds strengthen, making it feel colder than readings suggest. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures fall steadily by afternoon, dropping toward the upper 30s as northwest winds gust over 30 mph at times. Drivers on exposed roads and bridges may notice sudden crosswinds…