Warmer weather coming, followed by rain

Cape Girardeau saw panic in the streets when the winter precipitation began falling Thursday, but by midday Friday, the only ice on the roads was the icicles hanging from car bumpers as they navigated the wet-but-drivable streets.

The low-pressure front that came into the Southeast Missouri area Thursday and brought in the moisture has since moved out of the area and left room for a more southerly flow of air that will bring drier air, making the next two days perfect for play in the lingering snow, according to the National Weather Service.

Today's temperatures aren't expected to rise above the freezing mark, but Saturday should reach in the mid 40s, Purdy said.

Tonight's low is 22 degrees and Saturday is 26. The southerly winds that are slowly warming the area will bring rain on Sunday. The National Weather service predicts a 30 percent chance of rain, with likelihood increasing as the week progresses.