Springfield, Illinois
Off to the farmland outpost and capital of Illinois for today's forecast. I just passed through Springfield for the first time ever a couple weeks ago. It was very nice.
At 1251PM, CT, Springfield was reporting a temperature of 30 degrees with a fairly steady east wind. There was a hole within a broad swath of overcast over the Midwest, and Springfield was enjoying some sunshine and warmer temperatures compared to sites even just to the west near the Mississippi River.
Sharp upper level troughing through the Rockies is leading to an intense amplification of a lee side trough along the Front Range. This is indicative of the system preparing to emerge from the highlands into the Mid Mississippi valley. The first impact for Springfield will be a warm up, thanks to southerly flow, and a few clouds. The heaviest rain and thunderstorm activity will develop over and just east of Springfield on Monday morning, followed by a cool, northwesterly wind. Don't be surprised if there are a few spots of drizzle Sunday evening before the real show starts on Monday.
Tomorrow - Increasing clouds, warm with some light rain late. High 44, Low 24
Monday - Some rain early, then clearing and colder, High 40, Low 31
TWC: Tomorrow - Cloudy skies with a few showers later in the day High 43, Low 24
Monday - Considerably cloudy (rain/snow before sunrise) High 38, Low 34
AW: Tomorrow - Breezy and milder with some sun, then increasing clouds, evening shower, High 45, Low 28
Monday - Breezy with partial sunshine High 40, Low 27
NWS: Tomorrow - A 20 percent chance of rain after noon. Mostly cloudy High 47, Low 25
Monday - Partly sunny, (showers before sunrise) High 41, Low 32
WB: Tomorrow - Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain in the afternoon. High 47, Low 25
Monday - Partly sunny (predawn rain/snow) High 41, Low 34
We are in a very active pattern right now, and as Springfield's forecast indicates, the weather will be changing quickly from day to day. Satellite shows the Illinois capital in a clear window.
