With Christmas less than three weeks away, many Americans are wondering if holiday travel will be impacted in a similar way to Thanksgiving.

Will there be snow? Icy roads? Maybe even some sunshine?

Though Midwestern weather is fickle, some experts have already released extended forecasts for the holiday season. Here's what Illinois travelers should know.

What's the 2025 Christmas forecast for Illinois?

Accuweather predicts partly sunny weather throughout the state on Christmas Day, with temperatures in the mid 30s in Chicago and central Illinois ; and the mid 40s in southern Illinois .

The National Weather Service hasn't yet released a Christmas forecast, as of Dec. 5. Buying Christmas gifts online? See shipping deadlines for UPS, FedEx, USPS How to watch 'Rudolph the Red-N

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