Illinois Winter Weather Prediction For 2024/2025 Season

Unfortunately, winter will be here before we know it but what's the weather prediction for Illinois this year?

Prediction For Winter Weather In Illinois This Year

I'm a big fan of fall. It's my favorite season of the year. The cooler temperatures are perfect hoodie weather. Plus, all of the activities that go along with it. Then, there's the leaves changing color which are so beautiful.

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There's only one problem with fall. It's followed by winter. That is my least favorite season. I don't enjoy cold, snow, and ice. Plus, being stuck indoors for several months isn't fun either. I always wish for a quick one, in and out but that rarely happens.

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I did take a weather class in college on pass/fail. It was at 8 in the morning on Tuesdays and Thursdays, so let's just say I took a few snow days during that semester. When I was there, my brain wasn't functioning very well.

There's one thing that I do remember. The teacher said that you can only correctly predict the weather six hours in advance. That was back in the early the early 1990s so the technology is much better nowadays.

What's the winter weather prediction for Illinois this year? In northeastern Illinois and near Lake Michigan, it's predicted to be cold and dry. Along the Mississippi and the southern part of the state, it's calling for cold and snowy conditions.

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Be aware, that Illinois could be hit with La Niña this winter which would make the weather in our state all kinds of crazy. I did see somewhere that the early part of winter could be mild. I wouldn't have a problem with that.