Springfield, IL – Warmer temperatures are set to return to Illinois on Monday, followed by an even warmer stretch on Tuesday and Wednesday. However, a storm system midweek may bring rain, with the possibility of snow by Wednesday night.
According to the US National Weather Service Central Illinois, south winds will drive temperatures into the upper 50s to mid-60s on Monday, with breezy conditions expected. Wind gusts could reach 25-30 mph in some areas. By Tuesday and Wednesday, highs are forecasted to climb into the upper 60s to mid-70s, making for unseasonably warm conditions.
The weather shift will be short-lived, as a new storm system arrives midweek. Forecasters warn that rain is likely late Wednesday, with a chance of snow developing overnight as temperatures drop. The extended forecast suggests a cooldown on Thursday, with highs in the 40s to 50s…