Springfield, IL – Central Illinois residents should brace for another shot of snow and bitter cold this week, according to the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) Central Illinois office. Although daytime temperatures will edge upward, overnight lows will stay well below normal through midweek.
According to the NWS, snow showers are likely Sunday night with a 40–60% chance of accumulation and temperatures dipping to 14–18 degrees. Monday will bring mostly cloudy skies and highs in the upper 20s, followed by a 20–40% chance of snow Tuesday and potential totals near one inch.
The coldest nights of the week are forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, when lows could plunge into the single digits. By Thursday, temperatures are expected to rebound slightly with highs near 40 and lows around 30.
Travelers should use caution during early morning commutes as slick roads may develop after each round of snow. Despite modest daytime warming, wind chills will keep outdoor conditions feeling much colder.
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