Chicagoans are in for a mix of sunny skies and potential rain this coming week, with temperatures varying from warm to cooler by the lakeside. According to the National Weather Service, today is sunny, with a high near 71 degrees, though breezy conditions are expected with gusts as high as 30 mph. As the evening approaches, the forecast anticipates a clear night and a low around 43, breezy with gusts of the same intensity.
The week will continue with sunny conditions on Sunday and a high near 65, according to the National Weather Service. The winds should remain moderate, around 10 mph. On Monday, however, Chicago might experience isolated showers after 1 pm with a 20% chance of precipitation, and high temperatures peaking near 72. For the night, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected before 1 am, with the possibility of a rainy scenario extending into Tuesday afternoon.
Meanwhile, CBS Chicago provided a broader outlook on the week. The network detailed a "wonderfully warm, mostly sunny Mother's Day; cooler by the lake again" with highs of 72. The forecast from CBS Chicago also shows temperatures rising through the week, reaching a high of 86 by Thursday, alongside breezy conditions.
While the lakeside will experience cooler temperatures, highs on Friday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 80, according to CBS Chicago. And as the week progresses, the city will see varying chances of scattered showers, particularly on Tuesday and continuing into Thursday night. The warmer days, such as Thursday's forecasted high of 86, will not be without interruptions, as potential thunderstorms could roll in, signaling Chicago's dynamic spring weather in full play.
