Northern Illinois placed under Freeze Watch

Tuesday was the 4th day in a row where the Stateline saw highs end up warmer than the previous day. 

After ending up in the low 40s Saturday, upper 50s Sunday, and upper 60s on Monday, temperatures peaked in the low 70s Tuesday.

Now, I wish I could say that yesterday's 70s were here to stay for more than one day. Unfortunately, that isn't the case as cooler air continues to spill into the region behind Tuesday's potent cold front.

Wednesday starts off with lingering clouds, but also temperatures in the low to mid 30s. As we inch closer towards mid-morning, the expectation is for clouds to decrease, leaving us with plenty of sun. 

What's going to limit our potential to warm efficiently will be today's breeze off of Lake Michigan. Though not as strong as Monday and Tuesday, gusts up to 20 mph will be possible. This will leave our highs in the mid to possibly upper 50s.

From there, the perfect formula will be in place for the likelihood for frost into Thursday. It's for that reason that the National Weather Service has place our entire region under a FREEZE WATCH. This will run from 12AM to 8AM Thursday.

If you have done any early-season planting, make sure those plants are covered. Any potted plants must be brought indoors to avoid being damage.