Downers Grove Ice Festival Forecast
The annual Downtown Downers Grove Ice Festival is just around the corner, and the weather forecast is looking promising for the event. Here’s what you need to know:
Cooling Down
After a very mild few days, temperatures are trending cooler going into the end of the week. While the cool down will be brief, it’s good news for Downers Grove!
What to Expect
The annual Downtown Downers Grove Ice Festival returns this weekend, running from Friday to Sunday. Given this is an ice festival, it’s a good thing the temperatures are cooling down a bit, at least until Sunday, that is.
Ice Carving Demonstrations
Ice carving demonstrations will take place for two hours on Friday, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the intersection of Main and Curtiss Streets. The fun continues on Saturday and Sunday with ice carving demonstrations taking place outside the Main Street Metra Station from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Weather Forecast
Showers are expected to end by Friday kickoff at 5:30 p.m. Festival-goers can expect cloudy skies with temperatures in the low to mid 30s on Friday night. Saturday and Sunday will be dry and mostly cloudy. Temperatures on Saturday will top out in the upper 30s, and then we soar into the lower 50s on Sunday.
Weather Summary
| Day | Skies | Temps (°F) |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | Cloudy | Low 30s |
| Saturday | Dry, Mostly Cloudy | Upper 30s |
| Sunday | Dry, Mostly Cloudy | Lower 50s |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Downtown Downers Grove Ice Festival?
A: The annual Downtown Downers Grove Ice Festival is a fun event that features ice carving demonstrations, finished sculptures on display, and more.
Q: When is the festival?
A: The festival takes place this weekend, running from Friday to Sunday.
Q: What time are the ice carving demonstrations?
A: Ice carving demonstrations will take place on Friday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Q: Where can I find the ice carving demonstrations?
A: Demonstrations will take place at the intersection of Main and Curtiss Streets on Friday, and outside the Main Street Metra Station on Saturday and Sunday.
Q: What can I expect the weather to be like during the festival?
A: Showers are expected to end by Friday kickoff, with cloudy skies and temperatures in the low to mid 30s on Friday night. Saturday and Sunday will be dry and mostly cloudy, with temperatures in the upper 30s on Saturday and lower 50s on Sunday.
