No Rain In Sight, Warm Temperatures Through The Weekend For Illinois

Dry weather with warmer temperatures will continue into next week, according to the National Weather Service. Highs in the upper 80s are expected through Tuesday, with "no meaningful rainfall in sight."

Friday will have a high of 83, and temperatures will warm even more for the weekend, with a high of 87 on Saturday and a high of 86 on Sunday. Monday will be even hotter, with a high of 88 degrees, according to the forecast.

It may be hard to believe, but Illinoisans may also start setting their sights on winter and the timing for the first snowflakes for the Chicago area. According to weather service data, the normal first day for a "trace or more of snow" is Oct. 31.

The earliest first date on record for a trace or more of snow was a tie of Sept. 25 of 1928 and Sept. 25 of 1942.

If you're looking for more measurable snow, the normal first date for that is typically Nov. 18, weather service data shows.

Here is a more detailed look at the daily forecast, per the weather service:

FRIDAY: Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. South southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.

SATURDAY: Sunny, with a high near 85. Light southwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

SUNDAY: Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.