Freezing temperatures continue until end of the week

URBANA – The cold snap in Central Illinois will continue until Friday in Central Illinois.

Wind chills will drop to -15 Thursday night, according to the National Weather Service. Temperature will rise slightly over the weekend with a chance of snow coming back to the area.

Bitterly cold through Friday morning across central IL. The cold will ease up a bit over the weekend, but a chance for snow returns over the weekend, possibly a wintry mix south of I-70. #ilwx pic.twitter.com/81mdoVNySE

— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) December 4, 2025