High Ridge, Missouri — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for High Ridge, Jefferson County.
Full aviation weather for High Ridge is published on the Spirit of St Louis Airport (KSUS) page, 25 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of High Ridge have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near High Ridge: Creve Coeur Airport (K1H0) 30 km · St. Louis Lambert International Airport (KSTL) 35 km · St Louis Downtown Airport (KCPS) 35 km · Washington Regional Airport (KFYG) 42 km · St Charles County Regional Airport/Smartt Field (KSET) 53 km
Conditions reported at KSUS describe the airfield itself. Weather 25 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at High Ridge specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for High Ridge.
High Ridge unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills, a place where the dense green of mature oak and hickory forests gives way to the open, sun-drenched fields of Jefferson County. It lies 9.4 miles south of Ballwin, MO (from Ballwin, MO: bearing 177°T), and is situated 8.8 miles west-north-west of Arnold. The terrain here is a study in subtle shifts, with creek beds snaking through shallow valleys and the land rising in gentle but persistent inclines, hinting at the underlying Ozark Plateau’s enduring presence. The air, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun begins its slow descent, carries the mingled scents of damp earth, pine needles, and the faintest whisper of woodsmoke from distant hearths. It’s a quiet beauty, not dramatic or ostentatious, but a steady, comforting presence that defines the character of High Ridge. The story of High Ridge is one of resilience and adaptation, a narrative shaped by the fertile soil and the industrious spirit of its people. Originally settled by farmers drawn to the rich bottomlands along the Big River and its tributaries, the area’s economy has evolved from its agricultural roots. While farming still plays a part, local businesses now cater to a growing population, offering services and goods that reflect a blend of tradition and modern convenience. The spirit of self-reliance, honed through generations, is evident in the community’s close-knit feel, a place where neighbors still look out for one another, and the pace of life allows for genuine connection, a welcome contrast to the hurried world beyond its borders.
Live animated radar for High Ridge and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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| Location | High Ridge, Jefferson County, Missouri |
| Coordinates | 38.458943°N, 90.536513°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 63049 |
| Area Code | 314 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for High Ridge, Missouri, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for High Ridge includes coordinates 38.458943°N, 90.536513°W, situated in Jefferson County. ZIP code 63049. Telephone area code: 314. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.