Champaign, Illinois – Morning fog rolled across east-central Illinois Wednesday, slowing commuters near I-74 as sunshine and spring warmth return later this week.
According to the National Weather Service in Lincoln, visibility dropped below a quarter-mile near Champaign before 9 a.m. Wednesday. Conditions will clear by midmorning, giving way to highs near 78°F and calm winds. But don’t be fooled by the clear skies — breezy weather is expected to return Thursday, with gusts reaching 21 mph by afternoon.
Drivers traveling through Champaign County, especially along I-74 and U.S. Route 45, should remain alert as shifting winds and patchy morning fog may reduce visibility and affect road conditions through early Thursday. Winds from the north-northeast will pick up Wednesday night and continue into Thursday evening. No precipitation is forecast, but the breezy setup could impact outdoor events and travel plans.
Looking ahead, the rest of the week offers a stretch of classic spring weather. Thursday and Friday will bring mostly sunny skies with daytime highs in the low 70s. Overnight lows could dip to the mid-40s, so gardeners and early risers should prepare for cooler mornings.
🌤 Five-Day Outlook for Champaign, IL:
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 70°F. Winds 10–14 mph, gusting to 21 mph.
- Friday: Sunny, high of 70°F, low around 45°F.
- Saturday: Clear skies, high of 76°F.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 79°F.
- Monday: Mostly clear, high of 82°F.
