Fog hangs low over Champaign this morning, softening headlights and dampening sidewalks near campus. Temperatures sit at 37 degrees, and visibility has dropped to around 4 miles at Willard Airport. Drivers along I-57 and I-74 should expect reduced visibility and wet pavement through midmorning.
According to the National Weather Service in Lincoln, showers will increase in coverage as the day unfolds, with rain chances near 80 percent. Patchy fog may linger into late morning before steadier rain develops. Highs reach about 46 degrees, keeping the air cool but above freezing.
Rain continues into tonight with periods of heavier showers possible. Some thunderstorms could mix in after midnight, and rainfall amounts may range from a quarter to half an inch. Lows hold near 40 degrees, limiting any wintry concerns for now.
Midweek stays unsettled. Showers remain likely Wednesday with highs near 53. Rain intensifies Wednesday night with another round of steady precipitation. By Thursday, highs climb to 63 degrees with additional rain chances, signaling a noticeable March transition.
Friday brings a surge of spring warmth. Highs jump to 73 degrees with rain likely before midday. That warmth continues into the weekend, though scattered showers may linger Saturday before sunshine returns Sunday.
Clocks spring ahead at 2 a.m. Sunday. We gain valuable evening daylight as March rolls on.
Looking ahead, the 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures across central Illinois, reinforcing this warming trend into early next week.
Five Day Outlook for Champaign, Illinois:
Wednesday: Showers likely, high 53.
Thursday: Rain, high 63.
Friday: Rain likely, high 73.
Saturday: Chance of rain, high 68.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 62.
