Storm Impacting the Northwest U.S.; Fire Weather Conditions in Southern California; Severe Weather in the South

A Pacific storm is bringing areas of low elevation rain, moderate to heavy mountain snow, and high winds to the Northwest. Strong Santa Ana winds and very dry conditions are producing elevated to critical fire weather conditions in southern California. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible through early Wednesday morning across parts of northeast Texas into western Tennessee. Read More >

While unseasonably mild weather spurred early growth around the region, it is important to remember that freezing temperatures typically occur well into April over central and southeast Illinois. Much of the area will usually see the last freeze around mid April, with hard freezes (lows of 28°F or colder) still possible through the first several days of the month.

The following graphics are courtesy of the Midwestern Regional Climate Center. An interactive map is also available at https://mrcc.purdue.edu/freeze/freezedatetool .

Observed date of most recent freeze

Observed date of most recent hard freeze (28 deg.)

Average date of first freeze

Average date of first hard freeze (28 deg.)

Observed date of most recent freeze. Image courtesy MRCC