Springfield, IL – Central Illinois is bracing for its first widespread hard freeze of the season tonight, with temperatures expected to plunge into the upper 20s across much of the region. Some communities could see lows near 27 degrees by early Saturday morning, potentially killing remaining sensitive outdoor vegetation.
According to the National Weather Service in Lincoln, temperatures will fall sharply Friday night, Nov. 6, into Saturday morning, Nov. 7, bringing widespread freezing conditions to central Illinois.
Temperatures Could Drop to 27 Degrees Overnight The National Weather Service forecast shows overnight lows around 27 degrees in Springfield and Litchfield, with temperatures near 28 degrees in Decatur, Peoria and Champaign…