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Spring-Like Temps for Friday: How Will You Take Advantage?

Technically, it's winter, but the forecast for the next two days is for spring-like temperatures. Get out and do something with it, because the true season will be upon us before you know it!

Grayslake residents will enjoy a high of 56 degrees Friday and a high of 50 degrees on Saturday. Better take advantage!

According to the forecast from the National Weather Service, there is just a 20 percent chance of rain and areas of fog before 9 a.m. Friday. Otherwise, the forecast is cloudy with a high near 56. Saturday will be be partly sunny, with a high near 50 degrees.

By Saturday night, however, there is a 50 percent chance of snow.

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Here are a few ideas for the mild weather:

Get your car washed and waxed in preparation for winter, and ultimately, road salt at Fast Jacks in Grayslake or Park Place Hand Car Wash in nearby Third Lake.

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Enjoy some frozen custard at Culver's.

Take your dog for a nice long walk or toss a ball around in one of Grayslake's community parks.

Go shopping along downtown Center Street or your favorite small business.

How will you spend the day? Tell us in the comments.

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