Windy, Dry Days Ahead, Temps Drop To Below Average In IL

ILLINOIS — The week will start with milder temperatures before dropping to temperatures well below November normal temps. The National Weather Service said Monday has a high of 51 and will be breezy, but no precipitation is expected. Rain or snow looks to be unlikely, as the work weeks looks to be sunny or partly cloudy.

Tuesday only has a high near 40 degrees, and Wednesday will be similar with highs in the 40s as well. The weather service said it will be windy both Wednesday and Thursday. Thursday and Friday will close out the week with chilly temperatures, and highs are expected to stay in the 30s.

Here's a more detailed look at the weather this week:

• MONDAY: Cloudy, with a high near 49. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
• MONDAY NIGHT: Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
• TUESDAY: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
• TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
• WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
• WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
• THURSDAY: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
• THURSDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
• FRIDAY: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
• FRIDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.