Chicago Weather: Frosty Start with a Sunny Finish
The Weather Outlook
Chicago got off to a chilly start on Wednesday, with some areas already reaching freezing temperatures. However, the forecast is predicting a warm-up with rain-free weather by the weekend.
The Brief
- Chicago started off cold Wednesday with some spots freezing, but warmer, rain-free weather is expected to arrive by the weekend.
Current Weather Conditions
As of this writing, some areas east of I-65 are still experiencing lake-effect rain showers. These are expected to come to an end by morning. The rest of the day is expected to be sunny to partly cloudy, with highs reaching the mid to upper 50s (13-15°C). Tonight, the risk of frost and freeze conditions is expected to be widespread, mainly affecting areas away from the city.
Forecast
Tomorrow, a nice stretch of warmer weather is expected, with highs reaching the mid to upper 60s (18-21°C) and potentially even the 70s (22-24°C) by Friday and the weekend. There is no chance of rain during this period.
What to Expect
- Cooler temperatures on Wednesday, with some areas already reaching freezing temperatures
- Lake-effect rain showers ending by morning
- Sunny to partly cloudy skies with highs in the mid to upper 50s (13-15°C)
- Widespread risk of frost and freeze conditions overnight
- Warmer weather on Thursday, with highs in the mid to upper 60s (18-21°C) to potentially 70s (22-24°C) by Friday and the weekend
- No chance of rain during this period
FAQs
Q: What is the current weather like in Chicago?
A: As of this writing, some areas are experiencing lake-effect rain showers, but these will come to an end by morning.
Q: What are the weather conditions expected to be like tonight?
A: It’s expected to be cold, with a widespread risk of frost and freeze conditions, mainly affecting areas away from the city.
Q: When will the weather start to warm up?
A: The warm-up is expected to begin on Thursday, with highs reaching the mid to upper 60s (18-21°C) to potentially 70s (22-24°C) by Friday and the weekend.
Q: Is there any chance of rain during the warm-up?
A: No, there is no chance of rain during this period.
