Brief cooldown into the weekend transitions into active pattern next week

 

Well yesterday sure did feel nice as consistent sunshine and a southerly wind through the day allowed for temperatures to reach up into the mid 60's! Unfortunately, though, a cold front overnight did sweep through the region which has caused a dramatic change in temperature as we're in the mid 20's to start the weekend. Today will have a bit of chilly feel as we'll be right near freezing which will be accompanied by the chances of a few snow showers.

Through the morning and afternoon, a weak clipper system will pass just to our north which will allow for some snow chances throughout the day. As of now, most snow showers look to remain north of the state line however a few minor accumulation totals in Southern Wisconsin may be possible today. Across Northern Illinois, snow shower chances will be a bit lower however, intermittent snow showers will be possible into the afternoon today, but accumulation totals will remain near zero or very minimal. 
 

Shifting the focus into next week, we'll see consistent southwesterly flow starting late Monday night and into Tuesday which will allow for warmer temperatures along with higher atmospheric moisture content. Combining that with a stronger and more active jet stream, precipitation chances look to be higher heading into the middle of the week.