Heading into the weekend, Chicago prepares for a murky shuffle of clouds and the brisk touch of colder days to come. The National Weather Service forecasts today to be cloudy with a cooling breeze, setting highs around 45 degrees. Northwestern winds are expected to assert their presence, reaching speeds upward of 15 mph, with sporadic gusts potentially doubling down to 25 mph.
Tonight's atmosphere holds steady with clouds, as temperatures are to gently drop to a low near 38. The weekend promises a consistent curtain of cloud coverage with the thermometer hardly swaying, hitting the low 40s on Saturday and a slightly upturned peak near 53 on Sunday. Local Chicagoans might need to truly wrap up come Monday afternoon, as a gentle drizzle of rain is anticipated to grace the city with a 30 percent chance of precipitation and highs hovering around 50 degrees, as FOX 32 reports.
The coming week foretells a tumble in temperature. From Tuesday's chilly dawn in the upper 20s to highs struggling in the upper 30s, the cold snap will sharply hold sway. Wednesday offers a chance for more rain amid the partly sunny spells, catching the city in a precarious balance of light and moisture just before America's Day of Gratitude. Thanksgiving Day beckons with the rhythm of potential rainfall, as mercury levels are expected to stay akin to Wednesday’s, at near 40 degrees.
As forecasts edge into December, Chicagoans might want to ready themselves to contend against a more piercing cold, setting the stage for an entry into winter in earnest. The extended outlook, as pointed by FOX 32's weather team, signals bitterly cold conditions ready to descend early in the month. For those venturing out during Thanksgiving, they would be well advised to wear layers and to embrace the inevitable transformation of the climate as the year wanes.
