Warm and sunny weather continues across the region

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 21 Oct, 22:44 · Archive

Temperatures are running above average across northern Illinois and the Heartland this week with abundant sunshine and no rain in sight.

High pressure dominating the region is delivering sunny skies and above-average temperatures across northern Illinois and the Heartland this week. Daytime highs are climbing into the lower to mid-70s, around 10 to 12 degrees above normal for this time of year, while mornings remain chilly with temperatures in the 30s and 40s. A dense fog advisory was in effect for parts of McHenry County early in the week but has been expected to clear quickly as the sun warms the surface.

The pattern of dry, comfortable conditions is forecast to continue through the weekend with light winds and abundant sunshine. Cloud cover may gradually increase approaching the weekend, but rain chances remain minimal through early next week. Temperatures in some areas may nudge slightly higher, potentially reaching the upper 70s or near 80 degrees.

A change arrives early next week as a cold front approaches from the west. The system may bring isolated showers to the region by Monday and into early Tuesday morning. Once the front passes, cooler air will move in, with highs dropping noticeably to the 50s and 60s by mid-week, returning temperatures closer to seasonal norms.

How it is being reported

• A sunny and mild stretch of weather continues across the statelineSunny and mild todayWIFR · 21 Oct, 18:20
• Small bump in temperatures tomorrowDry, nice afternoon again today. Gradually warming through the weekend.Kfvs12 · 21 Oct, 16:00
• Warm sunshine prevails this week, with mild temperaturesWarm sunshine today, with comfortable temperaturesWIFR · 20 Oct, 18:07
• Another sunny and warm day expected, with little change in the forecastMostly sunny skies with summer-like temperatures aheadWIFR · 20 Oct, 13:10

In this story: Northern Illinois · Heartland · McHenry County · I-39

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