Spring like conditions return for the beginning of the week

 

Following a brief cooldown Saturday thanks to an early morning cold front we can now look forward to spring like conditions ahead! Over the next few days temperatures will consistently be in 60's while both sunshine and thunderstorm chances return.

For both today and tomorrow, we'll see plenty of sunshine through the afternoon. Temperatures will slowly recover this afternoon into the 60's, however a few upper-level clouds may keep us slightly cooler compared to tomorrow. More sunshine will be likely heading into Monday combined with a continued southwesterly wind which will push our temperatures closer to 70°. 

The warm trend may continue into Tuesday, however this may change as our next upper-level system approaches. A low-pressure system is expected to develop to our west on Tuesday which will send a warm front into portions of Northern Illinois which may bring both warmer temperatures and the possibility of thunderstorms.

Depending on where this front sets up, strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible on the warm (south) side of the front. As of now we look to stay just north of the front, however due to the uncertainty so far, the Storm Prediction Center has outlined most of the region in a 2/5 slight risk. Make sure to stay updated on the forecast Tuesday as this is a constantly changing system!