Residents in central and southeast Illinois are facing unseasonably cold temperatures today, with brisk northwest winds and a few rain and snow showers, according to the National Weather Service in Lincoln, IL.
The service warns of potential sensitive plant damage overnight as temperatures drop to the low 30s. A warming trend is forecasted for the weekend, with the next rain system expected to arrive by Sunday. Today’s highs will hover in the mid-40s across the region, prompting a reminder for residents to bundle up and protect tender vegetation.
