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Warming Trend Through Week's End

January 2026 Review

We will see a warming trend through Friday with temperatures climbing to well above normal. As for precipitation chances, A few passing clipper systems to the north will bring a chance for some flurries or light snow to northwest Illinois Thursday morning, and then a chance for a wintry mix in the same areas by Friday morning.

Taking a look back at January, temperatures started out warm for the first 2 weeks then turned much colder for the rest of the month. Most of the precipitation fell on January 8th, with monthly totals a quarter to an inch below normal. Snowfall also was below normal for the month. More information: www.weather.gov/dvn/climate_monthly_01_2026