Good morning, St. Louis! A wintry mix could arrive this weekend as temperatures drop. Also in today’s headlines: the mayor proposes free college for city graduates, Evolution Festival takes a year off, Festus annexes land for a data center, and a new micro-hospital opens in North St. Louis.

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Wintry Mix Possible This Weekend

St. Louis has experienced one of its 15 warmest Novembers on record, but temperatures are expected to drop as a storm system moves in late this week. Meteorologists are tracking energy from the Pacific that could deliver rain, snow, or a mix of wintry precipitation to the region by Friday night into Saturday.

Forecasts remain uncertain due to conflicting computer models about how far south cold Arctic air will travel. A northern track could mean less snow, while a southern track may bring extended snowfall. Current projections suggest a rain-and-snow mix, with temperatures likely too warm for significant accumulation. Meteorologists caution that many variables remain unresolved at this stage.

Holiday travelers should prepare for wet roads and potential flight delays, especially if connecting through areas affected by colder weather. For updates, see the latest St. Louis weather forecast or check out detailed holiday weekend projections.

AROUND TOWN

Festus city leaders unanimously approved the annexation of 240 acres for a proposed data center late Monday. The standing-room-only council meeting drew both vocal opposition and support, as residents, protesters, and community advocates debated the economic and quality-of-life impacts of the project led by developer CRG. Opponents cited concerns over the industrial facility's proximity to homes, while supporters highlighted potential job creation and public investment. The proposal still requires further city deliberations and a separate final vote. Read full details and statements here.

A new micro-hospital, Archview ER & Hospital, will bring 24-hour emergency care to North St. Louis. Located on N. Jefferson Avenue in the Carr Square neighborhood, Archview takes over the former Homer G. Phillips Memorial Hospital, offering emergency, inpatient, and diagnostic services for adults and children. Community leaders welcome the facility’s accessibility but emphasize the need to rebuild trust after the previous hospital’s closure in 2023. The micro-hospital is expected to open by mid-December, pending final licensure.

Nico’s Gyros, operated by the Patton family, is bringing fresh Mediterranean cuisine to St. Louis and Franklin County. Founded by 20-year-old Nico Patton, the mobile kitchen serves Greek favorites made from treasured family recipes, including uniquely prepared lamb gyros and Greek-style potatoes. The family previously launched Nico’s Pico, a Mediterranean salsa line, in 2023, building their following at local markets and events. The Pattons plan to eventually open a brick-and-mortar restaurant near Pacific. For more, visit Nico’s Gyros food truck story.

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Mayor Proposes Free College

St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer on Thursday proposed offering graduates of Saint Louis Public Schools at least one year of free college or job training. She discussed the idea at the Advance STL event at the Saint Louis Zoo.

Spencer suggested the initiative could be funded by the private sector and philanthropy. She argued that guaranteed post-secondary education would help develop the city’s workforce and could have a significant impact on the region. For more on the proposal, see the full report on the mayor’s remarks.

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Evolution Festival Pauses for 2026

The Evolution Festival will skip its 2026 edition after three years as a major St. Louis music event, organizers announced this week. The pause comes as founder Steve Shankman cites competition for sponsorships during the city’s busy semiquincentennial celebrations.

This year’s festival drew 17,000 attendees, down from 25,000 in its inaugural year. Organizers donated $100,000 to tornado relief and operated as a nonprofit for the first time. Shankman says the board will use 2026 to consider new formats or locations, with possible changes modeled after South by Southwest. Read more about the festival’s future plans.

QUICK HITS

Prince Beauty Supply's annual turkey drive distributed more than 500 frozen turkeys to local families in Pagedale on Nov. 23, 2025, marking the 12th consecutive year of the event.

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra drew a sold-out crowd at Powell Hall on Saturday, Nov. 22, where Jean-Yves Thibaudet and Robert Froehner's musical saw solo in Khachaturian’s Piano Concerto garnered more excitement than Stravinsky’s Firebird.

Affton Ice Rink hosted a tribute gathering at its newly opened Lounge 72, honoring 16-year-old Colin Brown one year after his death by a stray bullet on Interstate 55.

Missouri Public Service Commission unanimously approved Ameren Missouri’s new electricity rates for data centers and other large users, enacting protections for smaller customers and enabling more options for renewable energy as required under state law SB4.