Temperature Outlook

This is a 6-10 day outlook for temperatures across the U.S. and it is put together by the Climate Prediction Center. The map is showing that the QCA could be looking at temperatures above the normal average over the next 6-10 days (shaded in orange). Only a small portion of the contiguous U.S. will be near their normal temperatures. This area stretches from the western Dakotas into portions of Colorado, Wyoming, and southward into New Mexico (shaded in white).

While the Western U.S. could be below their average temperature for this time of year (shaded in blue).

It Was A Cold Sunday Morning....

Temperatures started out in the low to mid 20s today. Galena was coldest location with a temperature of 19 degrees. There is a warm up on the way this week! Our average high for this time of year is 47 degrees. We should see temperatures climb into the 50s and even the lower 60s by mid-week!

Clouds Are Keeping Our Temperatures Down!

Temperatures dropped into the 20s for overnight lows as expected, but we have a deck of low-level clouds that is making it feel rather chilly outside.

Cold Night Ahead...

It is a rather chilly evening. In our earlier post we talked about the breezy conditions so when you factor in those wind speeds it actually feels like it is in the teens in some locations! Galena's wind chill is 10 degrees as of 9:30 PM!! If you are heading out tonight or early on Sunday be sure to bring the coat along.

A Rather Breezy and Cool Saturday

It was not only cooler today, but the winds were rather gusty. Winds have been sustained out of the Northwest from 15-20 mph with winds gusting close to 30 mph at times! Here are some wind gusts recorded around the area as of 5 PM CT early Saturday evening.

More Memorable in February - the Packers or the Blizzard?

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What was more memorable during February 2011 - The blizzard or the Packers winning the Super Bowl?

Latest check had THE BLIZZARD at 76%!

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Rain on the Way

It's looking more and more like rain from Tuesday night through Wednesday. Most of the area will see upwards of half an inch of rain, with some locations picking up close to 1 inch!

Heading to the Rocks' Game? Expect Rain...

After some scattered showers/thundershowers Friday afternoon we're looking at a more concentrated area of rain arriving Friday evening. Especially from the QC to central Illinois a steady rain with a few embedded thunderstorms is likely. If you're heading out to check out the Rocks, Pioneers or the Maroons vs Panthers hoops tourney games make sure you take the umbrella!

Rain on the Way...

After a few sunny days in the QC rain will arrive Thursday night or Friday. The showers shouldn't be too heavy in the QC, but the rain will add up to quite a bit East/Southeast of the QC...here's a look at expected rain totals through Saturday afternoon.

Another Clear Day

It's been a nice stretch of dry weather through the middle of this week, now though our next chance for rain is taking shape SW of the QC. The chance for showers is set to arrive Thursday night and last through Friday.