Chicago residents can expect a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures peaking around the mid-70s to mid-80s, depending on the proximity to Lake Michigan. According to the National Weather Service forecast, a partly sunny sky will hover over the city today with northeast winds bringing gusts of up to 20 mph. The high is anticipated to be near 75 degrees away from the lake, where cooler breezes have a tempering effect.
Seasonable temps are expected through the weekend, but with notably cooler conditions near the lake. While a stray shower or t-storm cannot be ruled out today, the greatest chances for rain will be Fri through Sat. Warmer conditions are forecast to return next week. #ILwx #INwx pic.twitter.com/FkfwIUBzci
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The city will experience mostly cloudy conditions tonight, with the temperature dropping to approximately 62 degrees. The wind will continue to be predominantly from the north-northeast at 5 to 10 mph. In anticipation of the weekend, residents should prepare to casually adjust plans around the weather. Tomorrow carries a 40 percent chance of scattered showers and possible thunderstorms, particularly south of the city, as reported by the NWS.
Chicago's weather pattern remains unsettled through the weekend with scattered showers likely on Saturday, though not dominant enough to declare the day a washout. High temperatures on Saturday might swing to around 71 degrees, with the northeast wind at 5 to 10 mph, says the NWS.
As Chicagoans look forward to early next week, they should expect the mercury to rise slightly with highs pushing closer to the mid-70s by Monday. Temperatures are set to climb even higher come Tuesday, reaching a high near 87 degrees, as per the NWS.
