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Good morning. Illinois. I'm Aaron Jolly. That thick gray blanket outside your window? It's not going anywhere fast. We're waking up to 33 degrees under stubborn overcast skies. If you're near the Wisconsin border this morning, you're practically driving blind — visibility has dropped to a quarter mile or less in spots. A Dense Fog Advisory sticks around until 10 A.M., so give yourself extra time on the commute. In the next 24 hours. In Here's strange part, step three hours south and it's a different world. Central Illinois is running a solid 31 degrees to 31 degrees warmer than the north. Springfield hits 51 degrees today, while Chicagoland struggles to reach 39. That sharp temperature difference is like striking a match — it triggers showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, mainly along and south of I-70. Keep your eyes on the sky between 2 and 8 P.M. A few storms could turn strong with gusty winds and small hail. Tonight, the rain spreads north while you sleep. Lows hold steady in the upper 30s to upper 40s. And that fog redevelops across most areas. You might have trouble spotting that full moon rising through all the cloud cover. Thursday stays damp and gray with another round of showers. But Friday. Friday is the head-turner. We're talking mid-60s in Chicago and near 77 in central Illinois. That's nearly 30 degrees above normal for early March. Enjoy the spring tease, but stay weather-aware Friday night — a cold front brings another round of storms. The weekend quiets down with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s under partly sunny skies. If you're heading out early, grab those low-beam headlights. That fog is thicker than it looks. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good evening. Illinois. I'm Aaron Jolly. Folks, walk outside right now and that fog hits you like a wet blanket. Thirty six degrees. Gray. Damp. The kind of air that seeps into your bones. And there's a reason for it. In the next 24 hours., A warm front is parked across south central Illinois tonight. Think of it as a dividing line. South of it, temperatures are climbing fast. North of it, you're stuck in the 30s with that raw, soupy air clinging to everything. That front starts sliding north tonight and Wednesday. And it's dragging a LOT of rain behind it. So what does that mean where you live? Up in northern Illinois, you're holding at 30 degrees tonight. Mostly dry. Tomorrow brings a welcome push toward 50, but rain sneaks in by Wednesday night. Chicago, you're sitting at 35 tonight and staying there. Wednesday warms to 40, with rain arriving after 3 P.M. That damp chill off the lake? Not going anywhere. Now head south to central Illinois. That's where the action is. Showers and thunderstorms roll in tonight. We're talking nearly an inch of rain. Lows only drop to 43. Wednesday pushes 55 with more rain and fog stacking up. And if you're anywhere near Clay City, heads up. A Flood Warning kicks in Wednesday afternoon for the Little Wabash River. This is where it gets wild. We stay soggy through Thursday. Then Friday. Highs could rocket into the mid 70s across central Illinois. Seventy five degrees in early March. Let that sink in. But strong storms are possible Friday night before we dry out for the weekend. One more thing worth noting. Spring equinox is just two weeks out. We're gaining almost three minutes of daylight every day now. You can feel the season turning, even through the fog. Charge your phone tonight. If severe weather pops Friday, you'll want those alerts ready. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good evening. Illinois. I'm Aaron Jolly. That gray ceiling overhead? It's keeping temperatures locked in the 30s across much of the state right now. But down in Central Illinois, a whole different story is unfolding. Thunderstorms are rumbling through with penny-size hail reported near Sullivan and Bethany. A sharp temperature divide splits the state today. 30 degrees up north, 43 degrees in Central Illinois, all under that persistent overcast. In the next 24 hours. Tonight, fog becomes the headline. Patchy fog develops after midnight statewide, but Central Illinois sees the bigger impacts. Showers and thunderstorms continue there with a 90 percent chance of rain. Some spots could pick up three quarters to an inch of new rainfall. Lows bottom out at 30 degrees up north, 34 in Chicagoland. And hold at 43 degrees down south. Wednesday brings more clouds and continued shower chances. The warm front lifting northward keeps Central Illinois mild with a high near 55 degrees. Chicagoland and Northern Illinois stay cooler, topping out around 40 and 50 degrees respectively. Fog could linger through the morning commute, so give yourself extra time. The big story this week? A dramatic warm-up. By Friday, temperatures surge into the mid-60s up north and approach 77 degrees in Central Illinois. That's nearly 30 degrees above normal for early March. Showers and thunderstorms return Friday and Friday night as a cold front sweeps through. Some storms could be strong. The weekend looks quieter with highs in the 60s and sunshine returning Sunday. And here's a note for sky watchers — the full moon rises tonight. With all this cloud cover, you might have to catch a glimpse between breaks. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good afternoon. Illinois. I'm Jack O'Malley. Folks, there's a warm front draped across southern Illinois right now. And it's splitting this state in two. You step outside in Chicago and it's 36 degrees under a gray ceiling. Drive three hours south and it feels like a different season. Twenty degrees warmer down there. That boundary is the story tonight. In the next 24 hours. South of that front is where the action lives. Central Illinois sees showers and thunderstorms rolling in this evening. Rain is all but guaranteed, with up to an inch possible. Southwest of Jacksonville, there's a marginal severe risk. Hail is the main threat. Nothing catastrophic, but worth keeping an ear out. Northern Illinois? You stay cool and dry tonight. Lows near 30 degrees. Quiet skies. Almost boring compared to what's happening downstate. Chicagoland splits the difference. Mostly cloudy, lows around 35 degrees. Your turn comes Wednesday, when rain showers sneak in after 3 P.M. Now Wednesday night into Thursday is when this gets statewide. That warm front lifts north, dragging rain and fog with it. Central Illinois stays soggy. Chicago and the northern tier both see rain likely. And that patchy fog Thursday morning? Could make your commute feel like driving through a cotton ball. Rain hangs around through Thursday. Then Friday. The plot twist. Highs surge into the mid 60s, maybe touching 70 degrees. That kind of warmth in early March feels stolen. But it comes with a price. Another round of storms Friday night into Saturday morning. Sunday clears beautifully. Sunshine. Low 60s. The kind of day that makes you forget winter exists. Quick note. Tonight's full moon is up there somewhere behind all those clouds. And with the equinox two weeks out, we're gaining nearly three minutes of daylight every single day. Spring is knocking. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. Take care! That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good morning. Illinois. I'm Aaron Jolly. Folks, that gray ceiling you're waking up under? Think of it as a lid on a pot that's about to boil over. A massive front stretching from Georgia to Colorado is winding up. And we're sitting square in its crosshairs. High pressure over the Great Lakes is holding it off for now. But not for long. In the next 24 hours. Step outside in Chicago and you'll feel 38 degrees with that damp northeast wind cutting right through your layers. The kind of chill that makes your coffee cool too fast. You stay dry today and tonight, but enjoy it. That's the last boring weather you'll see for a while. Now drive south on I-55 and things get interesting quick. Central Illinois is already fogging up, with showers creeping in this afternoon. Highs push to 46 degrees. Then around 9 P.M., the sky opens. Thunderstorms roll in with three quarters to a full inch of rain. Keep the umbrella in the car. Northern Illinois splits the difference. Mostly cloudy, high near 43. Tonight actually clears a bit, dropping to 30 degrees. Early Wednesday morning, wind chills dip to about 26. That'll wake you up. Wednesday the rain spreads everywhere. Central Illinois gets the rough stuff. Strong thunderstorms south of I-70 Wednesday afternoon with large hail as the main concern. Worth watching closely. Now here's where the plot twists. Thursday and Friday bring a warm up that'll make your head spin. Friday could hit 77 degrees in central Illinois. That's nearly 40 degrees warmer than tonight's lows. February who? Then a cold front sweeps through Saturday, clearing us out for a gorgeous sunny Sunday near 60. Quick note. Tonight's full moon might struggle behind all those clouds. But we're gaining three minutes of daylight every day now. Spring equinox is two weeks out. Charge your phone tonight and keep an eye on radar Wednesday. I'll have the storm details first thing tomorrow. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good morning. Illinois. I'm Aaron Jolly. Folks, grab that coffee and listen up. High pressure parked near Lake Ontario is doing us a favor today. It's pushing that messy system from yesterday out the door and rolling in clear skies behind it. That's your story in a nutshell. One good dry day before things get interesting. In the next 24 hours. Right now you're stepping into 27 degrees under stars. Northern Illinois bottomed out at 19 overnight. Central Illinois? You dealt with that ugly mix of snow, sleet. and freezing rain. but that's done. Gone. Moving east as we speak. Now the sunshine. Up north, you're climbing to 44 degrees today under brilliant blue sky. Chicagoland stays a touch cooler at 39 degrees, but just as sunny. Head down toward Springfield and central Illinois hangs around 43 degrees with stubborn clouds still clearing out from last night's mess. Tonight those clouds creep back in. Lows settle near 28 degrees around Chicago, 31 degrees up north. and a milder 37 degrees in central Illinois. After 3 A.M., a slight chance of rain sneaks in statewide. That's the first hint of what's coming. Tuesday flips the script entirely. A warm front slides north and opens the Gulf moisture pipeline. Central Illinois sees showers and thunderstorms with highs near 53 degrees. Chicago and northern Illinois stay cooler. Upper 30s to low 40s with scattered rain. Looking ahead, this week brings a dramatic pattern change. Beneficial rain stacks up through midweek. We're talking potentially two inches or more across central and southern Illinois. Strong thunderstorms possible Wednesday. Then Friday. Central Illinois could touch 75 degrees. Let that sink in. Saturday a cold front knocks us back to the 60s with clearing skies. Spring equinox is 18 days out. We're gaining nearly three minutes of daylight every single day. Today's your dry window. Use it wisely. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good evening. Illinois. I'm Aaron Jolly. Folks, there's a high pressure system parked right over the Great Lakes tonight. and it's playing favorites. That big dome of dry air is shielding Chicagoland and Northern Illinois from any trouble. but Central Illinois? You're on the edge. and edges are where things get interesting. In the next 24 hours. Right now you're stepping outside to about 30 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Northeast winds are the culprit behind that bite. Ten miles an hour doesn't sound like much, but it's enough to make 31 degrees in Chicago feel like 18. That kind of damp chill cuts right through a hoodie. Up in Northern Illinois, you've got the coldest air in the state tonight. Temperatures crash to 22 degrees. By 7 A.M. Tomorrow, wind chills drop to 22 degrees. Your car's gonna groan when you start it. but Monday rewards the patience. Sunny skies, 45 degrees. Almost pleasant. Now Central Illinois. This is where the plot twist lives. Forty three degrees this afternoon felt almost springlike. Enjoy that memory. Snow rolls in around 8 P.M. and keeps falling through 3 A.M. One to two inches, peaking around midnight. Not a blockbuster, but enough to glaze those bridges and overpasses. Monday morning commuters, give yourself an extra ten minutes. The week ahead though? Completely different movie. We start cold Monday, low 40s. Then temperatures start climbing like they've got somewhere to be. Multiple rounds of rain Tuesday through Friday. By Friday. Central Illinois could flirt with 70 degrees. Thunderstorms are possible Wednesday and again Friday. March coming in like a lion and immediately switching costumes. Oh. and we gained nearly three minutes of daylight today. Spring is three weeks out. The light is winning. Charge your phone tonight and set that alarm a few minutes early if you're in Central Illinois. Slick roads don't care about your snooze button. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good afternoon. Illinois. I'm Aaron Jolly. Folks, there's a quiet cold sitting over Illinois right now. A big high pressure system parked over the Upper Midwest is pumping Canadian air straight down into our laps. That 26 degrees on your thermometer this morning? That's why. In the next 24 hours. But this calm doesn't last. A disturbance sliding in from the Great Basin flips the script tonight. and central Illinois. You're in the crosshairs. Let me walk you through it. Up north, you've got the easiest day in the state. Mostly sunny skies, highs near 35 degrees. Enjoy it. Tonight stays clear with lows around 21. Chicago, that northeast wind off Lake Michigan is doing its thing. Ten to 15 miles an hour, holding you to about 30 degrees. Feels closer to 18 with that damp chill cutting through your coat. Clouds roll in tonight. Lows settle near 29. Now central Illinois, pay attention. Clouds thicken through the afternoon with highs reaching 43 degrees. Then snow moves in after 7 P.M. A Winter Weather Advisory kicks in at 6 P.M. The heaviest stuff falls around 10 P.M. One to two inches for most of you, but a narrow band from Jacksonville to Mattoon could see three. That Monday morning commute? Give yourself extra time. Roads will be slick. Monday improves across the board. Highs climb into the mid 40s statewide. Now the week ahead gets wild. Rain takes over Tuesday through Saturday. Wednesday could fire up thunderstorms, some strong south of I-72. and Friday is the real plot twist. Highs surge into the mid 60s, maybe touching 70 degrees. We're gaining nearly three minutes of daylight every day now. Spring equinox is just 19 days out. Charge your phone tonight and set that alarm a few minutes early if you're in central Illinois. You'll want the extra time. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good morning. Illinois. I'm Aaron Jolly. Folks, that northeast wind greeting you at the door this morning? Blame the massive high pressure parked over the Upper Midwest. It's pulling cold Great Lakes air straight across the state. and it's not letting go until tonight. In the next 24 hours. Right now you're waking up to 27 degrees. Feels like January forgot to leave. Chicago tops out near 30 today with northeast winds pushing 10 to 20 miles an hour. That wind chill will bite through anything lighter than a real winter coat. Drive south into central Illinois and things loosen up a bit. Springfield and Champaign climb from a frosty 22 degrees this morning into the low 40s this afternoon. Northern Illinois splits the difference. 19 degrees at sunrise, 35 by mid afternoon. Now here's where tonight gets interesting. A sneaky little short wave rolling in from the Great Basin is about to collide with a stalled front draped across the southern half of the state. That collision triggers snow across central Illinois after 7 P.M. One to two inches for most of you. but a narrow band from Jacksonville over to Mattoon could see three inches. Along I-70, some sleet or freezing rain might mix in after midnight. Chicago and points north? You stay mostly dry. Maybe a stray flurry, nothing more. Monday morning south of I-74. That commute will be slick. Give yourself extra time and take it slow. Monday warms into the low 40s as that high finally slides east. Then everything flips. Tuesday brings rain as Gulf moisture surges north. Wednesday could fire up strong thunderstorms south of I-72. and by the end of the week? We're talking mid 60s to low 70s. March coming in like a lion and apparently sprinting straight toward spring. Keep the snow brush in the car tonight. You'll need it one last time before the warmth arrives. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. Stay safe, stay prepared. and enjoy the day.
Good evening. Illinois. I'm Aaron Jolly. Folks. Illinois is fighting itself tonight. A stalled front sliced the state clean in two today. Central Illinois hit 58 degrees. Meanwhile, up near Chicago? Thirty five. That's nearly a 30 degrees temperature split across one state. In the next 24 hours. Here's why. Warm Gulf air surged north into the midsection while a stubborn Great Lakes high shoved cold air straight down into Chicagoland. That northeast wind off Lake Michigan? It bites. Feels way colder than 35. But the cold side is winning this tug of war. Tonight, temperatures crash everywhere. Northern Illinois drops to 20 degrees. Wind chills up there fall to around 9 by early Sunday morning. The kind of cold that stings your ears in seconds. Chicago settles near 28. and Central Illinois? That 58 degrees afternoon is a distant memory. You're waking up to 26 tomorrow. Sunday stays chilly statewide. Northern Illinois tops out at 34 under sunny skies. Chicago barely reaches 30, with a few stray snow showers possible. Central Illinois climbs to a more tolerable 42 with partly sunny conditions. Now the week ahead tells a completely different story. Monday night flips the script. Gulf moisture floods back in, bringing rounds of rain Tuesday through Friday. We're talking one to two inches of rainfall across the state. Temperatures rocket into the 50s and 60s by late week. Winter fading fast. One thing I love right now. We're gaining almost three minutes of daylight every single day. Sunrise was 19 degrees:28 this morning. Sunset at 5:40. Spring equinox is just 20 days out. If you've got plans tomorrow morning, grab the heavy coat. That overnight drop sneaks up on you. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. Stay safe, stay prepared. and enjoy the day.