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A foggy and rainy Christmas could be in store for northern Illinois

13 WREX meteorologist John Jurgens
13 WREX
13 WREX meteorologist John Jurgens

13 WREX meteorologist John Jurgens spoke with WNIJ host Jason Cregier about what to expect from the weather this holiday season.

Jurgens said fog and light rain showers could affect northern Illinois from Christmas Eve into Christmas Day. He said travelers heading downstate may see warmer temperatures on Christmas Day, possibly reaching the 70s in southern portion of Illinois.

Jurgens also said West Coast travelers should watch for heavy rain caused by atmospheric rivers, particularly in the Los Angeles area.

Listen to the full conversation and Jurgens’ forecast at the link above.

WNIJ wishes you happy holidays and safe travels!

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Jason is WNIJ's host of "Morning Edition." He regularly interviews guests on a variety of topics to keep listeners informed about events happening across the WNIJ listening area. When he's not waking listeners up with the latest news, weather and information, Jason enjoys jogging, spending time with his wife and son and watching his beloved Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bulls.
John Jurgens is a meteorology and broadcast journalism student at Northern Illinois University.