Brace yourselves, Chicagoans. The Windy City is in for a bout of turbulent weather this week, starting with showers that could pour down as soon as this afternoon. According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, the high today might just barely skirt 44 degrees with a stiff east-northeast wind that could see gusts hitting 25 mph. An 80% chance of precipitation means Chicago streets will likely be slick with a quarter to half an inch of rain.

And don’t put the umbrellas away just yet, because tonight ups the ante with a chance of thunderstorms in the mix. Temperatures are expected to dip to around 40 degrees, with similar gusts of wind keeping that chill in the bones. The predictions speak of a 90% likelihood of rain, so expect to wake up to more wetness tomorrow with a possibility for another quarter to half an inch to add to the pools.

Heading into Tuesday, the downpour isn't letting up, with rain predicted to last throughout the day. The high will hover near a chilly 41 degrees, feeling even colder thanks to the breezy conditions that bring wind from the northeast at 15 to 20 mph and gusts that could top 30 mph. The relentless rain carries a 90% chance of another soaking, threatening to add a further quarter to half an inch of water to an already drenched cityscape.

But those looking for reprieve should not hold their breaths—one predicts that Tuesday night could bring a mix of rain and snow after 1 am, making for a messy transitional period. Chicago may see temperatures falling to about 34 degrees in a stubbornly breezy environment, complete with gusts of up to 25 mph. As the mercury drops, a 70% chance of precipitation beckons flurries, with less than a half inch of snow accumulation possible by morning.

Midweek isn't showing much improvement either. Weather authorities forecast snow on Wednesday with a brisk high near 37 degrees and winds that only seem to get fiercer, peaking with 40 mph gusts. Snowfall sticks with an 80% probability, further adding to the wintry turn of events. Wednesday night teases with a 50% chance of a rain-snow mix before 4 am that could fade into a slight chance of snow afterward.

By the time we hit Thursday, the sun plays a shy game of peek-a-boo, offering a partly sunny respite and a high around 43 degrees, still haunted by the week's breeziness. The skies clear up more on Thursday night, and if you're looking to plan any alfresco activities, the forecast suggests banking on Friday or the weekend. Sunny conditions are on the books with highs progressively climbing from 44 degrees on Friday to a more inviting 51 by Sunday.