Chicago residents can expect a mix of weather conditions throughout the week, beginning with scattered showers today and a high near 52 degrees, as per the National Weather Service. The winds will also pick up, with gusts reaching up to 35 mph, making it feel chillier than it actually is. The chance of precipitation today sits at 50%, giving some credence to the possibility of needing an umbrella before the day is out.
As reported by the National Weather Service, tonight the skies are expected to clear, leading into a sunny Wednesday with highs in the low 50s. Lighter northwest winds at 5 to 10 mph will play a kinder tune, shifting east in the afternoon. However, Thursday will bring a 30 percent chance of showers past 1pm, and stronger winds from the south southeast might blow through at 20 mph, with stronger gusts up to 30 mph.
FOX32 Chicago details that today the city was greeted by cloudy skies and light morning showers, with temperatures largely hovering in the mid-40s after an early high of 48 degrees at 1 a.m. The nighttime temperatures are expected to drop significantly, potentially reaching the 20s in outlying suburbs, while Chicago proper will remain just below freezing.
Looking ahead, "Tomorrow, after a very cold start, plenty of sunshine will make for a somewhat milder day with low to mid 50s likely for highs," reported FOX32 Chicago. By Thursday, as the forecast suggests, the city's residents could experience a spike in temperatures, potentially reaching the 60s, along with the threat of scattered showers and thunderstorms later in the day or at night. Friday is poised to be even warmer, with temperatures nearing 80 degrees despite the potential for thunderstorms towards the evening or night.
With the Easter weekend ahead, questions linger about precipitation, particularly on Easter Sunday itself. Current indications suggest a mostly dry day, with highs in the upper 50s, yet the night could bring showers and thunderstorms that may carry into Monday morning, sealing the weekend under a dome of uncertainty.
