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Couples across Illinois will set out tomorrow for dinner dates and romantic excursions to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
But as we near the end of winter and the beginning of spring, the weather is becoming increasingly finnicky, with rain and cold one day followed by sunshine and warmth the next.
So what will the weather be like Saturday, Feb. 14? Here’s the forecast.
Chicago Valentine’s Day forecast
Saturday will be partly cloudy in Chicago with a high of 48-53 degrees during the day and low 40s near the lakeshore. The low will drop to around 32-37 at night with a chance of rain south of I-80.
Peoria Valentine’s Day forecast
Saturday will be partly cloudy in Peoria with a high of 51 degrees and a low of 31.
Springfield Valentine’s Day forecast
Saturday in Springfield will bring a high of 50 degrees and a low of 35. Sunshine will give way to increasing clouds and periods of rainfall in the afternoon.
Bloomington Valentine’s Day forecast
Sun will give way to clouds Saturday in Bloomington, with a high of 49 degrees and a low of 32.
Champaign Valentine’s Day forecast
Sun will give way to clouds Saturday in Champaign, with a high of 46 degrees and a low of 34.
Rockford Valentine’s Day forecast
Rockford will start off sunny and warm Saturday, with increasing clouds as the day goes on. The high of 55 degrees will near the city’s 2006 record of 59, with a low of 29 at night.
Galesburg Valentine’s Day forecast
Sun will give way to clouds Saturday in Galesburg, with a high of 52 degrees and a low of 28.
Carbondale Valentine’s Day forecast
Saturday will be cool with occasional rain in Carbondale, giving way to possible localized flooding. The high will be around 49 degrees and the low will be 42.