Sunshine, above-average temperatures return for the weekend

No need for the umbrella the next couple of day as high pressure builds in. This will bring slightly warmer temperatures but also a good deal of sunshine to round out the work week. Now, Friday does begin with lots of clouds. However, as the dry air filters in, expect skies to turn partly sunny for the afternoon hours. High temperatures will somewhat be limited thanks to a light wind out of the north and northeast, leaving most in the low 50s. No complaints as it should still be a pleasant afternoon.

Expect this trend to carry on into the weekend as this high pressure sits close by. This time around, it will be to our southeast, allowing winds to realign out of the south and southwest. This will help bring high temperatures back to mid-April standards, landing most in the low 60s Saturday afternoon. Sunday features a bit more cloud cover, though this warming trend will continue as winds remain organized out of the south. This will allow afternoon highs to surge into the upper 60s, close to 70°.

Forecast models continue to home in on a pair of cold fronts that look to sweep through northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin Monday. 

The first arrives around sunrise whereas the second comes in late in the afternoon. This will help dial back our temperatures for the start of next week while also bringing our next best chance for some rain. Highs will fall back into the low 60s Monday, then into the 50s for Tuesday and Wednesday.