After a week of fluctuating temperatures and blustery conditions, Chicagoans will experience more stable and enjoyable weather conditions this weekend. According to NBC Chicago, Saturday will see mostly sunny skies with temperatures gradually climbing to a comfortable high near 60 degrees by late afternoon. A gentle south-southeast breeze is expected to accompany the mild weather, creating a pleasant setting for any outdoor activities planned for the day.
Evening hours will bring some cloud coverage and an accompanying dip in the thermometer, with overnight lows hovering in the low 40s. In an event unrelated to the weather, locals should remember that the end of daylight saving time will occur, meaning clocks will fall back an hour at 1 a.m. This shift will usher in markedly earlier sunsets starting Sunday, with a sunset time of 4:41 p.m., significantly sooner than Saturday's 5:42 p.m. sunset.
As per the National Weather Service, Sunday's weather is expected to be mostly cloudy with rain anticipated to begin in the afternoon. Despite the dreary forecast, temperatures are set to rise, with highs potentially reaching the mid-60s. This wet weather is projected to persist through the early part of the coming week, with a high likelihood of showers continuing into Monday and Tuesday.
The National Weather Service advises that Monday could see a mix of showers and thunderstorms, complete with breezy conditions where gusts could reach up to 30 mph. Similar unsettled conditions are expected to prevail into Tuesday, with a continued 100% chance of showers and the potential for thunderstorms. The high winds are set to accompany the precipitation, ensuring an unsteady start to November for the Windy City. Temperatures, however, will remain on the milder side, peaking close to the high 60s on both days.
As the week progresses, a reprieve from the rain is in sight. Clearing skies are forecast for Wednesday, giving way to sunny weather with highs around a crisp 60 degrees, hinting at a return to calmer autumnal conditions for Chicago residents.
