What is today's weather forecast for Prairie, IL?

Today's forecast for Prairie shows a high of 32 degrees and a low of 18 degrees Fahrenheit. Patchy blowing snow.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Prairie, IL?

The 7-day forecast for Prairie shows highs from 30 to 47 degrees and lows from 10 to 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 3 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Prairie, IL this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Prairie this week. Precipitation chances: Monday (50% chance), Wednesday (30% chance), Thursday (40% chance).

How accurate is the Prairie weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Prairie forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Prairie, IL Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - Cold Weather Advisory - Special Weather Statement

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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-2°F
Feels Like -15°F

Humidity 72% Dew Point -9°F Wind S 7 MPH Barometer 30.57 in.

Visibility 10 mi.

Report from a NOAA weather station 10 mi. SW of central Prairie
at 10:55 PM Sun, Dec 14, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

SunDec 14

50%

MonDec 15

50%

TueDec 16

WedDec 17

ThuDec 18

40%

FriDec 19

SatDec 20

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Significant warming trend with high temperatures climbing from 32°F to 46°F, reaching a high of 47°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain or snow likely on at least 4 days.

Climate Context

Temperatures are expected to be near normal for this time of year, with highs around 37°F and lows around 21°F.

This Date in Weather History

1988 - Blowing snow was reported in western Kansas, as snow and gusty winds plagued the Central Rockies and Central High Plains. Colorado Springs CO reported thirteen inches of snow. Low pressure in Wisconsin brought heavy snow to the Lake Superior snowbelt area, with 22 inches reported at Marquette MI.

Prairie, IL 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Sunday Dec 14

Night: Patchy blowing snow after 3am. Mostly clear, with a temperature rising to around 6 by 5am. Wind chill values as low as -15. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday Dec 15

Day: Patchy blowing snow. Sunny, with a high near 32. Wind chill values as low as -10. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: Sunny, with a high near 38. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: A 40 percent chance of rain before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.

Friday Dec 19

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

About Prairie, IL

Prairie is an unincorporated community in Randolph County, Illinois, United States. Prairie is 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of Red Bud.

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