Chicagoans are in for drenching as the National Weather Service predicts "Rain. Patchy fog" today, with temperatures expected to decline to around 41 degrees by the late afternoon and a definitive likelihood of precipitation at 100%. Northeast winds will turn north-northwest later in the day and might gust as high as 30 mph, as reported by NWS. With new precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible, street flooding could be a concern for some areas.
Tonight, the likelihood of rainfall drops to 30% before tapering off completely before 8:00 P.M. The skies will remain mostly cloudy with a low of around 34 degrees and west winds ranging from 10 to 15 mph, occasionally gusting up to 20 mph. Transitioning into Monday, the forecast anticipates partly sunny with a high near 43 degrees and winds shifting southward in the afternoon. FOX 32 Chicago mirrors the NWS outlook, foreseeing mild temperatures prevailing overnight into Sunday with chances of rain throughout the day.
The weather narrative takes a twist after the celebrations of the New Year, as Chicagoans should brace for a much chillier start to 2025. Notably, Tuesday sets a precedent for the upcoming drop with a 50 percent chance of rain and highs barely nudging over the 40-degree mark, with resonating gusts continuing to challenge the city’s resolve. Subsequent nights see a steeper dip in temperatures, descending to a low of around 27 degrees.
As the New Year and the days that follow arrive, the weather will offer little warmth, with highs struggling to reach the freezing point. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 22, marking the start of a cold stretch. Thursday's forecast predicts a high near 31 degrees, with temperatures plunging further to a low of around 17 degrees overnight. Friday will bring more sunshine, but with a frigid high of just 25 degrees, and the temperature dipping to around 13 degrees by evening. Heading into the weekend, Saturday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 24, continuing the icy trend and urging everyone to keep warm layers on hand as 2025 approaches.
