The Windy City is bracing for a medley of rain and snow as a storm system lingers, according to the National Weather Service. Chicago residents can expect a dance of rain and snow showers overnight, leading into a Thursday fraught with similar conditions. The NWS has forecasted "rain and snow before 11am, then rain between 11am and 1pm" on Thursday as stated on their website. Conditions are expected to remain breezy with gusts as high as 30 mph.

In addition to the turbulent weather, Thursday night will offer little respite with "a slight chance of rain showers before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow showers." Residents will persist under mostly cloudy skies with lows hovering around 35 degrees, and winds remaining brisk at 10 to 20 mph. By Friday, Chicago will begin to see some reprieve as it becomes sunnier after another chance of morning rain and snow showers.

The Hazardous Weather Outlook released by the National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville details flooding concerns, noting that "Recent rainfall has produced rises on area rivers, which has led to flooding in some areas." While new flooding isn't anticipated, existing conditions on several area rivers might see persistent flooding for several more days.

Boaters should exercise caution, as hazardous conditions for small craft on Lake Michigan are expected to continue. The NWS predicts these conditions to likely stretch into the weekend and early next week, particularly on Sunday and Monday. As the week progresses, the forecast points to a "Limited Thunderstorm Risk" on Tuesday and Wednesday, potentially complicating the situations for mariners and residents alike.

According to an update by NWS Chicago, after the unsettled weather of Friday, drier conditions will briefly grace the city on Saturday, before giving way to rain once more come Sunday. Temperatures are expected to warm into the early parts of next week, providing a mix of both relief and new challenges for Chicagoans.