Elgin Week Ahead Weather: Expect Rain, Snow

ELGIN, IL — We can expect precipitation throughout the week according to the National Weather Service, as chances of showers and even snow pepper the weather forecast. Monday should stay mostly cloudy with rain and drizzle throughout the day.

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook, warning of a limited thunderstorm risk Monday, but largely south of I-80.

The rain should continue through the night and into Tuesday, when we can possibly expect an afternoon thunderstorm and gusts. More showers Tuesday night will potentially turn into snow by Wednesday morning.

Thursday is expected to rain, but we should get a break on Friday as the forecast is partly sunny.

Here's the full text of the hazardous weather outlook.

Below is your full week ahead weather forecast via the National Weather Service.

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight
Rain or drizzle likely, mainly after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 36. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tuesday
Rain before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers after 4pm. High near 43. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night
Rain likely before 8pm, then rain and snow likely between 8pm and 9pm, then snow likely after 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 25. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Thursday
A slight chance of snow before noon, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

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