Chicago's weather forecasts indicate a swift change from below-normal temperatures to rainy skies. According to the National Weather Service, rain is expected to start after 2:00 p.m. today, with a high near 52 degrees and a north wind reaching speeds of 10 to 15 mph. Gusts could hit as high as 25 mph, and the chance of precipitation stands at 80%.
Tonight, the city should anticipate ongoing showers, primarily before the night reaches 2:00 a.m., with a steady low around 46 degrees. These conditions are expected to continue into the early week, with Monday sporting a 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1:00 p.m. However, the skies are slated to clear gradually, eventually revealing a mostly sunny Tuesday with a high nearing 66 degrees.
Transitioning into midweek, residents can look forward to a partly sunny Wednesday, though temperatures will likely hover around 64 degrees. The latter part of the week will offer relief, with forecasts predicting mostly sunny days and highs oscillating between the upper 50s to low 60s.
Providing insight into the current weather trends, Fox 32 Meteorologist Mark Strehl noted to Fox 32 Chicago, "A low-pressure area is influencing our weather. It’s just sitting and spinning in the atmosphere and won’t go away, and will likely continue through tomorrow." This persistent low-pressure system is poised to bring clouds and wet weather back toward Chicago, suggesting possible rain for the afternoon and evening.
