Residents of Chicago can expect a smattering of weather conditions in the upcoming week, ranging from sunny skies to potential showers. According to a forecast from NOAA's National Weather Service, today began with scattered showers, mainly subsiding before 9 a.m., leaving mostly cloudy conditions that will then yield to increasing sunshine with a high near 53 degrees. The report indicates a southwest wind blowing at 5 to 10 mph, which might present gusts that could reach as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation stands around 30%.
The week seems to evenly spread the chances of rain and sunshine over the city. As the wind shifts southwest up to 15 mph with gusts potentially as high as 25 mph, this evening's low is expected to hover around 42. Monday promises sunny skies, with a high near 60 degrees and a west-northwest wind of 10 to 15 mph, with gusts that could sometimes reach as high as 25 mph. Tuesday and Wednesday are also expected to remain predominantly sunny with highs near 60, though the nighttime brings partly cloudy skies and lows around 41 to 49 degrees.
A corroborating ABC7 Chicago report aligns with these predictions, noting a partly cloudy but mild Sunday with highs in the mid-50s. The outlook remains consistent with sunny and breezy weather to start the workweek, with a slight bump in Tuesday's temperature peaking at 62 degrees and lows remaining amicable for the season.
Later in the week, conditions are set to rapidly take a turn; Thursday's forecast tempers expectations with a high near 57 degrees and nightfall bringing a chance of rain after midnight. "A chance of rain" hovers over Friday's forecast and persists into Saturday, leaving Chicagoans to plan for possible precipitation alongside part sun throughout the latter part of the week.
