IL Video:
Here is a look at simulated radar from 8 AM this morning through 1 PM Thursday. The weather will generally be dry with a few very light chances at some precipitation. Please watch video for further details.
Here is a look at the precipitation totals through Thursday.
Here is a look at simulated radar from 1 PM Thursday through 10 AM Sunday. A cold front is expected to swing through Illinois this weekend. There are still some model differences regarding the amounts of precipitation with this wave. Would not be shocked to see this trend weaker. Please watch video for complete details.
Here is a look at the preferred precipitation totals with the weekend rain.
Models have continued to trend warmer in the day 5 – 10 timeframe. The image below shows the average temperature anomaly during this time. Around 9 F above normal!
7-day forecast:
Chicago:
