Champaign, Illinois – Gusty winds and a sunny Saturday will set the stage for changing SPRING weather in Champaign, with showers returning by Monday night. Residents across Champaign County should take advantage of a mostly dry weekend before keeping an eye on evolving conditions next week. Plan any outdoor activities for Saturday, as weather shifts could impact travel and daily routines, especially along I-74 and nearby routes.
According to the National Weather Service, Saturday brings clearing skies and a high near 62°F, with northerly winds reaching up to 10 mph and gusts as high as 16 mph. Sunday looks ideal for SPRING plans, staying mostly sunny with highs near 68°F and lighter southeast winds. Saturday night and Sunday night will remain mild and partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to the upper 30s and low 50s.
By Monday, warmer air surges in, driving highs up to 81°F. Mostly sunny skies will give way to increasing clouds Monday night as a 20 percent chance of showers creeps into the region. Drivers should stay alert for changing road conditions on I-74, especially Monday night through midweek when rain chances rise.
Tuesday brings more unsettled SPRING weather. Showers and isolated thunderstorms are possible throughout the day and into the night, followed by a continued chance of showers Wednesday and Thursday. Highs will trend cooler midweek, settling near 70°F.
Extended 5-Day Forecast for Champaign, IL:
- Saturday: High 62°F, decreasing clouds, breezy
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 68°F
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 81°F; showers possible late
- Tuesday: Showers and storms likely, high near 70°F
- Wednesday/Thursday: Continued chance of showers, highs near 70°F
