Chicagoans are bracing for a shift in the weather following a notably warm holiday weekend. According to the National Weather Service, while Tuesday saw patchy drizzle before 10:00 a.m. with a high near 44 degrees and gusts reaching up to 15 mph, temperatures are expected to cool throughout the week.
As reported by CBS Chicago, after enjoying milder temperatures over the weekend, Chicago will experience a drop. The city anticipates more clouds than sunshine late Tuesday with a high of 41 degrees, leading into a colder night with a low of around 32 degrees. Temperatures will continue on a downward trend with highs in the upper 30 degrees and lower 40 degrees by the weekend.
Chicago also faces the possibility of rain later in the week. "We're monitoring another rain chance on Thursday," CBS Chicago informed. The National Weather Service indicates a 50% chance of rain for Thursday, with a continued chance of showers into Thursday night.
Adding to the shift, after a clear start to the week, boaters should prepare for rougher conditions. "Thursday and Friday... Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely," warned the National Weather Service. Despite potential rain and cooler temperatures, no extreme or hazardous weather is expected to strike land dwellers for this period.
Chicago will welcome the new year with more subdued weather, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 37 degrees on New Year's Day.
