A lovely day in St Louis! 40's, rain, driving gusty wind out of the north. My morning commute is to the north so at least it wasn't a crosswind. St Louis is pretty hilly so only a few gusty spots where the rain felt like frozen peas pelting against my masked face. I made several mistakes in clothing. Forgot my shoe covers so my shoes and socks were soaked, but fortunately wore heaviest wool socks so toes were not frozen solid. Thin spandex head mask so face was wet and cold. Need to break out the winter gear. Poly long sleeve shirt with gortex shell kept body warm, but I was soaked to the bone. Warm shower was great. But my clothes will be all wet for tonight's ride back, arg.

I heard on the radio this morning that snow is expected this afternoon . . . so that confirmed that I would bike in. I do NOT want to be caught on the highways in St Louis in a car. These drivers are CRAZY in the snow. It is great biking in a wet snow, with no ice. There will be car accidents left and right, blocking up all the roads, and I will be able to putter by on the sidewalk or side streets. Looking forward to it.