Are you already dreading winter's arrival in Illinois? If that answer is yes, you definitely won't like what the National Weather Service is predicting for the start of winter in Illinois.

Illinois 2025/2026 Winter Predictions

The calendar hasn't even flipped to fall yet, but many Illinois residents are already suffering from the winter dreads.

Are the below-average temperatures we've been experiencing in Illinois a preview for a much cooler winter ahead? Not necessarily.

The Farmers' Almanac is summarizing the winter of 2025/2026 with three words: " Chill, Snow, Repeat ":

The season officially begins with the winter solstice on December 21, 2025, but the cold and snow might make an appearance as early as September in some areas of the country.

If you dislike snow, this predict

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