Chicago residents are wrapping up in layers as the city faces a mix of cloudy skies and chilly temperatures to start the week. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's forecast for Chicago, today will be partly sunny with an expected high of 25 degrees, accompanied by an east-southeast wind that will transition to south in the afternoon. The sky is predicted to stay mostly cloudy overnight, with temperatures set to rise slightly and a 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. NOAA reported these conditions for the coming days, indicating a gradual warming trend that brings highs around 40 degrees by Tuesday.
The pattern of cloudy weather and climbing temperatures is expected to continue into Tuesday. Despite the clouds, the day is forecast to remain dry. However, the reprieve from precipitation could be short-lived, as there's a chance for rain and snow mix on Tuesday night, according to FOX 32 Chicago. Moving forward, Wednesday's forecast calls for highs in the mid to upper 30s with a mixture of rain and snow in the evening. A low around 35 degrees and breezy conditions are anticipated for Wednesday night, with the probability of precipitation around 90 percent.
For those hoping for a break in the frosty weather, the latter half of the week may be somewhat disappointing. Thursday is expected to bring partly sunny skies, with a continued 30 percent chance of snow, and high temperatures peaking near 25. The cold snap is forecast to tighten its grip on Friday, with the mercury struggling to rise above the teens and low 20s under mostly cloudy skies. The conditions for snow persisting into the weekend, give or take a flake here and there.
As Chicagoans brace for the weekend, they should prepare for even colder temperatures. NOAA data indicates that Saturday could be the week's coldest day, with highs hovering around 10 to 15 degrees and partly sunny skies. Sunday plans to follow suit, with expected highs around 19 degrees beneath a mix of clouds and sun. While the weather patterns appear to be a mixed bag of frost and flurries, the one constant all Chicagoans can count on is the need to keep their winter gear at the ready.
