Snow Possible Saturday, Cold Temps For Christmas In Illinois

ILLINOIS — Temperatures will hover around 40 degrees this weekend, as colder weather is on the horizon, according to the National Weather Service. Saturday and Sunday will both have a high of 40 degrees, but the early outlook for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day looks to be even colder, perhaps with highs in the 20s.

However, for this weekend, there may be a slight chance of drizzle or light snow on Saturday. Sunday looks to be cloudy, but dry, and there is a chance of snow again on Monday.

While the East coast saw a large snowstorm bring several feet of snow to the area, Illinois has yet to see a significant snowstorm this season. The weather service said it's too soon to say if any snow will usher in the upcoming cold temperatures for the holiday.

Here is a more detailed look at the weather for this weekend, with a forecast from the National Weather Service:

FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

SATURDAY: A slight chance of drizzle before 9 a.m., then a slight chance of drizzle and snow between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., then a slight chance of drizzle after 10 a.m. Cloudy, with a high near 39. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT: A slight chance of drizzle before 10 p.m. Cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind around 5 mph.

SUNDAY: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.