Chicagoans can look forward to a spell of calm and notably consistent weather this week, with forecasts predicting mostly sunny skies and temperatures that hew close to seasonal averages. According to the National Weather Service, today's weather will feature sunny conditions with an east wind of 10 to 15 mph and occasional gusts as high as 20 mph, the high temperature sitting near a comfortable 56 degrees.
As we advance into the week, there's a "20 percent chance of showers after 4pm" on Tuesday, with partly sunny conditions expected and a high near 58 degrees, this information courtesy of the same source; meanwhile, by nightfall, the potential for rain increases to a 40 percent chance, while the gusting winds could reach up to 25 mph under mostly cloudy skies continuing into Wednesday, there's a predicted 40 percent chance of rain with a breezy east northeast wind which could cause gusts as high as 30 mph but the day should remain mostly sunny.
Temperatures through to the end of the week will vary slightly, with FOX 32 Chicago reporting that "the normal high today is 58 and will drop off to 55 by Sunday," ensuring that the days ahead will feel typically autumnal. Furthermore, the outlet notes that the "normal low today is 42 and will drop to 39 on Sunday," providing a benchmark for overnight temperature expectations.
As we peer toward the weekend, some minor adjustments in the mercury are anticipated, "it might be just a tad cooler with highs in the low 50s with partly to mostly sunny skies" according to forecasts, and looking ahead, the advance of a storm system could introduce a "glancing blow of light rain" particularly to the southern parts of the Chicago area, though most of the region is slated to remain dry, most of Chicagoland is set to enjoy this respite from any dramatic weather and it comes as a subtle reminder of the gentle ebb and flow that characterizes the Midwestern fall climate.
