Chicago residents can expect a continuation of this week's warmer-than-expected temperatures, which have consistently been above the norm for the past six days. Today's weather is forecasted to be partly sunny after clouds dissipate, with an isolated chance for light showers later in the afternoon. Highs are anticipated to fluctuate between the low 60s and low 70s, depending on the area, according to the FOX 32 Chicago weather report.
The upward trend in temperatures is set to persist into Friday, with highs potentially reaching the mid-70s. Despite the warmth and blustery conditions, rain isn't expected to make much of an appearance until possibly after sunset. "I remain skeptical about much of any rainfall during daylight hours," a weather specialist mentioned in the same report by FOX 32 Chicago, hinting that Chicago might just witness a dry calendar-day Friday.
Looking towards the weekend, there's a 50 percent chance of showers late Friday night, as noted by the National Weather Service. Saturday is expected to bring more definitive wet weather, with forecasts indicating an 80 percent likelihood of rain and potential thunderstorms. The high for Saturday should hover near 72, and then temperatures are predicted to drop closer to 60 on Sunday and Monday.
Heading into next week, another chance of showers may arrive by Tuesday, with highs around the mid-60s. Despite the accumulative precipitation, it seems unlikely the weekend will provide significant relief to the ongoing drought conditions. "Rainfall amounts are still up in the air, but I am leaning toward the lower numbers given the fact we are in a drought," per the same FOX 32 Chicago source. Overall, Chicagoans should prepare to enjoy the warmth while it lasts and keep an umbrella close at hand for the impending showers.
