Illinois wakes up to a crisp, quiet chill across Lincoln this morning. The thermometer sits near 19 degrees under clear skies, and wind chills hover close to 11 degrees. Breath hangs in the air, and sidewalks feel stiff underfoot.
A few flurries may mix with sprinkles early this afternoon before ending. Highs reach near 36 degrees, with west winds between 8 and 11 mph and gusts up to 17 mph. Roads should stay mainly dry, but brief flakes could surprise drivers.
Tonight turns colder. Lows dip to around 20 degrees with northwest winds gusting near 25 mph. Sunday remains mostly cloudy and blustery, with a high near 29 degrees. Wind chill values range between 5 and 15 degrees through the day.
Sunday night drops to about 17 degrees. Any damp pavement could refreeze quickly, especially on I-55 and rural highways around Logan County. This is prime time for flash freezing, when melting during daylight hours turns icy after dark.
Monday brings mostly sunny skies and a high near 30 degrees. Monday night falls to 19 degrees before a noticeable warmup begins. Tuesday climbs to 44 degrees with partly sunny skies. Wednesday surges to near 54 degrees, signaling a burst of early spring warmth.
By late week, highs remain in the 40s and 50s. The 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures across central Illinois.
Five Day Outlook for Lincoln, Illinois:
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, high 29°.
Monday: Mostly sunny, high 30°.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 44°.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 54°.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 44°.
