Happy Halloween, Chicagoland!
It’s felt like anything but late October weather so far this week, but it’ll be much more like it by the time trick-or-treaters head out later.
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Temperatures were still unseasonably warm early Thursday morning, ranging in the 60s, but a line of showers is moving through ahead of a cold front.
WEATHER BLOG: Period of gusty winds to accompany Thursday’s temperature drop
The showers are particularly steady in southern areas, and they’ll last through the morning hours. The good news, however, is that it’ll dry out in time for trick-or-treating, but temps will drop into the low to mid-50s.
WEATHER BLOG: Following a soggy start to Halloween Day, rain chances return later this weekend into next week
It will also be very windy, with gusts up to 40 or 45 miles per hour and shifting from southwest to more northwest. Friday morning will then open chilly, with temps near freezing in some locations.
The weekend forecast is looking pleasant and seasonal, then there looks to be significant rain chances for Chicagoland starting Sunday and into early next week.
Forecast
TODAY: Morning rain, afternoon dry, windy, falling temps, winds WSW at 25-30 mph, gusts to 45. High: 56.
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy, winds W at 20-25 mph, gusts to 45. Low: 39.
TOMORROW: Mostly sunny, winds NE at 5-10 mph. High: 55.
Conclusions
It is clear that a line of showers will move through the region ahead of a cold front, leading to a drop in temperatures and rising wind gusts. While it may not be the most ideal weather for trick-or-treating, the showers will eventually clear out, and the sun will return in time for a pleasant weekend. However, it is important to note that rain chances will return later in the weekend and into early next week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the current weather condition?
A: As of now, temperatures are still unseasonably warm, ranging in the 60s, but showers are moving through ahead of a cold front.
Q: Will it be windy?
A: Yes, it will be very windy, with gusts up to 40 or 45 miles per hour and shifting from southwest to more northwest.
Q: Will it be a good day for trick-or-treating?
A: While showers will move through in the morning, they will clear out in time for trick-or-treating, but temperatures will drop into the low to mid-50s.
Q: What is the weekend forecast looking like?
A: The weekend forecast is looking pleasant and seasonal, but there looks to be significant rain chances for Chicagoland starting Sunday and into early next week.
