The Upcoming Forecast for Chicagoland: A Chilly Thanksgiving Ahead
The weather forecast for Chicagoland is looking typical for November, which means it’s likely to be quite chilly this Thanksgiving. But before we get to the cold, let’s take a look at what’s in store for the rest of the week.
Relatively Mild Weekend, But Big Changes Loom
On Sunday, temperatures will be on the milder side, with highs reaching around 50 degrees Fahrenheit, a tad warmer than normal for this time of year. Early-morning temperatures on Sunday will range from the mid- to upper 30s for most of the area.
A cloudy morning will give way to peeks of sun later, with wind gusts up to 25 miles per hour on Sunday afternoon and a chance for showers late Sunday night.
Temperature Drops Ahead
After highs near 50 degrees on Monday, two temperature drops will hit the area this week. The first will be from a cold front on Monday night, and the second will happen late Thursday night, on Thanksgiving, and into Friday. This will send temperatures down to the mid- to upper 20s by the end of the week.
Drought Update
As for snow, there’s a slight chance later in the week, but it’s not significant for now. The snow we received last week put Chicago already ahead of its typical November snowfall average, which is pretty small.
Forecast
- Today: Mostly cloudy with peeks of sun and milder. Winds SSW/SSE at 5-15 mph. High near 50 degrees.
- Tonight: Cloudy skies and chance of isolated showers. Winds SSE/S at 5-10 mph. Low 45 degrees.
- Tomorrow: Cloudy, breezy, chance of showers. Winds S at 10-20 mph, gusts to 25. High near 50 degrees.
Extended Outlook
Two temperature drops are expected for this week. The first will be from a cold front that passes through Chicagoland on Monday night, dropping our overnight lows into the 20s for Tuesday morning. And while we’ll see more sunshine, we’ll see temperatures in the upper 30s. Wednesday and Thursday will call for more clouds and a slight chance for some snow showers. Our second temperature drop will happen late Thursday into Friday, pushing our low temperatures into the upper teens and lower 20s for Friday and Saturday, with highs that will only end up in the mid- to upper 20s, with a mix of clouds and sun.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What can I expect this Thanksgiving?
A: Temperatures will be chilly, with highs in the mid-20s and lows in the upper 10s.
Q: Will it snow this week?
A: There’s a slight chance of snow showers on Wednesday and Thursday, but it’s not significant for now.
Q: How cold will it get?
A: Temperatures will drop significantly, with lows in the upper teens and lower 20s by the end of the week.
Q: What’s the typical snowfall average for November in Chicago?
A: The average snowfall for November in Chicago is relatively small, but we’ve already received snow last week that put us ahead of the average.
