Chicago's weather forecast for today indicates showers and isolated thunderstorms, with temperatures set to reach the high 60s. A cooler weekend is expected after this, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Per a report by NBC Chicago, intermittent showers are forecasted throughout the week. Light rain is predicted tomorrow, Friday, to also be the last of the warmer temperatures. Expect highs in the mid-70s, with a colder front following as temperatures drop into the low 40s overnight.
According to the National Weather Service, increased rainfall is expected for the northwest parts of Illinois, from Peru to Lake Forest. A 100% chance of rain is predicted on Thursday night across the Chicago area. The forecast suggests the rainy weather will persist through the weekend, clearing up by Monday, reports the Chicago Tribune.
Over the weekend, expect a more prominent decrease in temperature, with Saturday morning predictions resting between the 30s and 40s. As per a report from NBC Chicago, conditions on Sunday night may introduce the first hard freeze of the season and low temperatures could persist until Halloween, potentially even giving way to the first flurries.
By the time Halloween events kick off, temperatures should be significantly lower. While this weather shift could potentially impact outdoor activities, it is important to remain updated, adjust plans accordingly, and brace for the incoming change.
