Prolonged Extreme Cold; Eastern U.S. Winter Storm

Another Arctic blast will surge south across the northern Plains Thursday night, crossing the Midwest and reaching the Gulf Coast Friday night. Confidence continues to increase for significant heavy snow across much of the Southern Appalachians, Carolinas, and southern Mid-Atlantic Friday into Sunday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Illinois Valley Regional Airport (KVYS)

Lat: 41.35°NLon: 89.15°WElev: 650ft.

Fair

3°F

-16°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 30.33 in
Dewpoint -4°F (-20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-7°F (-22°C)
Last update 29 Jan 7:22 am CST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Cherry IL

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -5. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -10. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 0 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -10. North wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -10. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -5. North wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -10. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -10. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -10. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 22.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Cherry IL
 41.41°N 89.26°W (Elev. 692 ft)
5:26 am CST Jan 29, 2026
7am CST Jan 29, 2026-6pm CST Feb 4, 2026
 
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