Residents of Chicago are experiencing a cloudy Christmas today, with hints of drizzle across the city and a mild high temperature near 39 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. As many prepare for their holiday festivities, the weather offers a reason to stay indoors, with areas of fog emerging after 1 pm and an east-northeast wind around 5 mph to accompany the clouds. The National Weather Service advises that we may see a slight chance of rain later in the afternoon.
The evening is set to remain overcast, as the temperatures waver in the high 30s. Tonight, the city will continue to see areas of drizzle and fog, making it a potentially slippery holiday evening for those still out and about. "Tonight will be cloudy with lows in the lower 30s," FOX 32 reports. Despite the gray veil above, temperatures consistently peak above typical December averages for the region.
Looking ahead, the warmer trend is expected to continue. Thursday's forecast calls for similar conditions of drizzle and fog, with a slight chance of rain, while temperatures are anticipated to rise slightly to a high near 46 degrees. As per the National Weather Service, the southerly breeze will increase to 5 to 10 mph. For those anxiously awaiting a brighter sky, you might have to wait until Monday to catch a glimpse of partial sunshine.
Friday marks a turning point in the week with rain very likely to set in. With a 90% chance of precipitation and a high nearing 50, the city is preparing to shift subtly from fleece to the umbrella. "Rain likely, mainly after midnight," the National Weather Service indicates about Thursday night, hinting at a wet weekend onset. Heavy clouds will continue to blanket Chicago, with rainy spells mostly expected before midnight on Friday.
The weekend outlook isn't all damp; there's a 50 percent chance of rain on Saturday and a slight chance of rain on Sunday with mostly cloudy conditions prevailing. Individuals planning post-Christmas activities might still be able to enjoy them without interference from significant downpours.
