After a record mild month of December, the last week has reminded us that winter is still with us.

We have seen a couple night of below zero temperatures, but Eric Schmidt of EJS weather says the cold will be short lived. There may be a little snow in southern Illinois around Thursday but through the end of January the forecast calls for average temperatures and fairly calm weather patterns.

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As we move into February, the jet stream looks to return North and some of that mild December weather could return.

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Eric Schmidt of EJS weather.