Rock Island, IL – A brief chance of light freezing rain could impact parts of northwest Illinois late tonight, potentially creating slick spots before a significant warming trend settles in through the end of the week.
According to the National Weather Service Quad Cities office, a passing system may bring a 20% chance of light rain or freezing rain mainly across northwest Illinois late tonight into early Thursday morning. Overnight low temperatures are expected to fall into the low to upper 30s.
Forecasters say conditions will quickly improve Thursday, with mostly sunny skies and highs ranging from the low 50s to mid-60s. Warmer air continues to build into the region heading into Friday and Saturday.
By Friday, temperatures are expected to reach the low 60s to mid-70s, followed by widespread highs in the upper 60s to upper 70s on Saturday. The warming trend will also accelerate snowmelt across the region, with temperatures remaining above freezing.
The National Weather Service noted that most of the region will remain dry after tonight’s system passes, with no significant precipitation expected through the rest of the week.
While impacts appear minimal, even light freezing rain overnight could create isolated slick spots on untreated roads and bridges, particularly during early morning commutes.
This pattern marks a transition to more spring-like conditions across northwest Illinois and the broader Quad Cities region.
