The tree and flower blooms appear to be too early this year as freezing temps and snow are predicted for the weekend. (Photo by Dan Brannan)ST. LOUIS - The early March blooms of some trees and flowers around the area will quickly change this weekend to freezing temperatures and a chance of snow, the National Weather Service in St. Louis predicted in a report Friday morning.
 
The forecast for tonight will be increasing clouds, with a high near 42. North wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
 
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
 
Saturday
Snow. High near 33. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
 
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 20. North wind 3 to 6 mph.
 
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 41. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
 
A 30 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
 
Monday
Snow likely before 10am, then rain and snow likely between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., then rain likely after 11 a.m. Cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.
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Monday Night
 
A chance of rain and snow before 10 p.m., then a chance of snow between 10 p.m. and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.
 
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

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