Warmer temps and increasing rainfall expected for Illinois over next few weeks

Posted on February 18, 2022
Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford says that increasing rainfall totals mean for different things depending on what part of the state you reside in. (WJBC File Photo)

By Jake Fogal

BLOOMINGTON-The latest weather outlook for Illinois is out, with warmer temperatures and wetter conditions in the forecast.

Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford says that increasing rainfall totals mean for different things depending on what part of the state you reside in.

“Well this could be good news for parts of Northern Illinois that have not been able to improve on dry conditions from last year. The weather outlook is less well received in central and southern Illinois where soils are saturated and spring flooding concerns are already elevated,” Ford said.

Northern parts of Illinois are experiencing drought-like conditions, ranging from abnormal to severe.

Jake Fogal can be reached at [email protected].

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