Huge Weather Shift For Illinois This Weekend

It looks like spring has finally sprung! The forecast has sun and mild temperatures planned for the days ahead. This weekend should be dry with temps up to 59 on Saturday and up to 63 degrees on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

It seems like winter may have finally thawed, although the median last spring freeze does usually fall within April 11 to April 30.

According to the NWS Chicago Twitter, Chicago usually only sees seven days with highs below 50 degrees in April. This year, however, the city has already has 16 days below 50 this April. Even though temperatures are still below average, it feels quite warm after a long winter.

Here is a more detailed look at your weekend weather:

• FRIDAY NIGHT: Increasing clouds, with a low around 37. East wind around 5 mph.
• SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. East wind around 5 mph.
• SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
• SUNDAY: Partly sunny, with a high near 59. East northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
• SUNDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
• MONDAY: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.