Chicago’s Holiday Season Kicks Off with Christkindlmarkets and Christmas Tree Lighting
A Chilly but Dry Weekend Ahead
Chicago’s holiday season unofficially kicked off on Friday evening with the opening of local Christkindlmarkets and the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree. And, luckily for those looking to spend some time outdoors to get into the holiday spirit, temperatures are expected to be dry and seasonal after the season’s first snowfall earlier this week.
Saturday’s Forecast
Temperatures are expected to be in the low 40s to start the day on Saturday, with cloudy morning skies likely to stick around throughout the weekend. The mercury likely won’t rise much on Saturday, with temperatures only rising into the mid 40s before dropping into the mid 30s overnight, staying above freezing across the region.
Winds and Skies
While it will be chilly outside, winds aren’t expected to be too much of a factor, with westerly winds at five to 10 miles per hour expected. Cloudy skies will also stick around on Sunday, though with warmer temperatures as readings are likely to reach the low 50s.
Monday’s Forecast
After another cloudy day with highs in the low 50s on Monday, a big cooldown is likely as we approach the Thanksgiving holidays. Temperatures are expected to drop off overnight heading into Tuesday, with highs in just the mid-to-upper 30s forecasted from Tuesday through Thanksgiving.
The Week Ahead
Though the Chicago area is expected to stay mostly dry in the upcoming week, a significant storm system could disrupt holiday travel to the south of the region before possibly bringing significant snowfall to the American Northeast on Thursday and Friday. Temperatures are likely to get even colder after Thanksgiving, with high temperatures possibly not climbing out of the 20s.
FAQs
Q: What can I expect the weather to be like this weekend?
A: Expect chilly temperatures in the low 40s on Saturday, with cloudy skies and westerly winds at five to 10 miles per hour.
Q: Will it be windy this weekend?
A: No, winds are not expected to be too much of a factor, with westerly winds at five to 10 miles per hour expected.
Q: How cold will it get after Thanksgiving?
A: Temperatures are likely to get even colder after Thanksgiving, with high temperatures possibly not climbing out of the 20s.
Q: Will it snow in the Chicago area this week?
A: A significant storm system could bring snow to the American Northeast on Thursday and Friday, but the Chicago area is expected to stay mostly dry.
