Chicagoans will experience sunshine today, but showers are set to make a comeback later this week. According to the National Weather Service, today's forecast calls for sunny skies with a high near 67 degrees, and gusty winds that could reach 30 mph.

Tonight, the weather is expected to remain partly cloudy with a mild low of around 50 degrees. However, it won't be long before the conditions start to quickly shift. The Weather Service warns that there's a 50 percent chance of showers come Wednesday night, with an even higher probability of rainfall—70 percent—on Thursday.

Chicago's lakefront is set to face its own set of weather woes. The Hazardous Weather Outlook reports hazardous conditions for small craft early this morning on Lake Michigan, with more rough waters expected through the weekend, particularly from Thursday and on Saturday.

Despite the impending wet weather, eager spectators hoping to catch a glimpse of today's celestial spectacle should find the skies cooperative. "Current satellite loop shows clear skies locally," the National Weather Service posted, suggesting favorable conditions for eclipse viewing, at least in the near term. While high clouds over Missouri and Oklahoma might slowly filter into some southern areas, they are expected to be mostly thin, unlikely to obstruct the view of the sky significantly.

Residents around the Chicago area should thus take advantage of today's clear skies for eclipse viewing, as weather conditions forecast suggest a gradual decline into wetter, potentially hazardous waterside conditions as the week progresses. Minor flooding near larger rivers is also on the radar, continuing through the week, though no spotter activation is deemed necessary as of now.