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Quiet start to the week before warmer trend turns back to cold

Quiet start to the week before warmer trend turns back to cold

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — AccuWeather predicts a warm Thursday before rain and a sharp drop in temperatures late week, transitioning to brisk weekend conditions.

Monday

Conditions: A generally calm winter day with mostly dry conditions and typical January coolness.
High/Low: Afternoon highs in the 40s, with overnight lows near freezing.
Summary: A quiet, uneventful start to the week with seasonable temperatures and light winds.

Tuesday 

Conditions: Still calm and seasonably cool, with a mix of clouds and sun. Skies trend mostly cloudy into the evening before clearing overnight.
High/Low: Upper 40s to near 50°F, cooling to the low-to-mid 30s at night.
Summary: Another tranquil winter day — mild for January and largely dry.

Wednesday

Conditions: Morning fog may briefly reduce visibility, giving way to mostly sunny skies by afternoon.
High/Low: High near 52°F; overnight low around 37°F.
Summary: A mild midweek day with improving conditions and above-average warmth.

Thursday

Conditions: Cloudy with rain and gusty winds, especially during the afternoon hours.
High/Low: Warmest day of the week, with highs approaching 60°F; lows near 48°F.
Summary: Springlike warmth arrives briefly, paired with unsettled and wet conditions.

Friday

Conditions: Early rain possible, then mostly cloudy and breezy through the day.
High/Low: High around 54°F, cooling to about 36°F overnight.
Summary: Mild but blustery as temperatures begin a steady slide downward.

Weekend Chill

Saturday
Conditions: Cooler with scattered morning showers, turning drier later.
High/Low: High near 40°F, plunging to around 20°F overnight.
Summary: A sharp temperature drop signals the return of winter’s bite.

Sunday
Conditions: Breezy and cold with occasional breaks in the clouds.
High/Low: High near 31°F, low around 22°F.
Summary: Cold and brisk, wrapping up the week on a distinctly wintry note.

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