Snow, Rain, Milder Temps: Illinois Week-Ahead Weather

Some milder temperatures are on the way after several days of below normal temps. The chance for snow and rain will also return this week. The NWS said there is a "fast moving" system that could bring a period of rain to wet snow or rain/snow mix on Wednesday.

Temps will start to rise on Monday, which has a high of 38 degrees, and Tuesday has a high of 42 degrees. Though there is a chance of precipitation on Wednesday, the high is 41 degrees, the NWS said.

Snow and rain is also possible on Thursday which will have a high near 40 degrees, according to the NWS. Friday could also see some rain and snow and will have a high near 39.

Here is a more detailed look at the weather this week:

• MONDAY: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
• MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
• TUESDAY: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
• TUESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
• WEDNESDAY: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
• WEDNESDAY NIGHT: A chance of rain and snow before 8 p.m., then a slight chance of snow between 8 p.m. and 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
• THURSDAY: A slight chance of rain after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
• THURSDAY NIGHT: Rain likely before midnight, then rain and snow likely between midnight and 5 a.m., then a chance of snow after 5 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 33.
• FRIDAY: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
• FRIDAY NIGHT: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.