Record-Breaking Warmth on the Way for Chicagoland
Unseasonably mild temperatures are expected to continue in Chicagoland this week, following a string of record-breaking cold temperatures last week. On Thursday, temperatures are expected to reach the 50s, with a chance of rain and thunderstorms in the evening.
According to the WGN Weather Center, unseasonably mild temperatures will continue around Chicagoland, with winds from the south and southwest bringing warm air into the region. This will lead to increasing cloud cover and a chance of rain in the afternoon, with the biggest chance of rain arriving on Friday morning.
The rain could bring up to an inch or more of precipitation in some areas, with embedded thunderstorms possible. With some melting snow still on the ground, Friday morning’s rain could lead to flooding concerns in some spots.
Current Conditions
As of now, temperatures are expected to drop into the mid-30s by Saturday, but will spike back up into the upper 40s on Sunday before returning to early February norms for the start of next week.
Looking Ahead
Here’s a closer look at the weekend forecast, with the 7-day forecast below:
- FRIDAY: Cloudy, damp, and turning colder. Rain mixes with and possibly changes to wet snow at times, with thunderstorms possible in some locations. Only minor slushy accumulation is expected. Precipitation winds down in the afternoon. High: 40.
- SATURDAY: February begins with cloudy spells, breezy, and colder conditions. Daytime highs within a few degrees of normal. High: 36.
- SUNDAY: Partly cloudy, noticeably milder. Chance of spotty rain shower or snowflakes in the afternoon. High: 48.
7-Day Forecast
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with high temperatures reaching the 50s. A chance of rain and thunderstorms in the evening.
- Friday: Cloudy, damp, and turning colder. Rain mixes with and possibly changes to wet snow at times, with thunderstorms possible in some locations. High: 40.
- Saturday: Cloudy, breezy, and colder. High: 36.
- Sunday: Partly cloudy, noticeably milder. Chance of spotty rain shower or snowflakes in the afternoon. High: 48.
- Monday: Partly cloudy, with highs near normal. High: 42.
- Tuesday: Partly cloudy, with highs near normal. High: 40.
- Wednesday: Partly cloudy, with highs near normal. High: 40.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with highs near normal. High: 42.
WGN Weather Center
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Current Conditions
- Current Temps: [Insert current temperatures]
- Feels Like: [Insert feels like temperature]
Looking Ahead
Temperatures are projected to drop into the mid-30s by Saturday, but will spike back up into the upper 40s on Sunday before dropping back to early February norms for the start of next week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the chance of rain on Friday?
A: The biggest chance of rain arrives on Friday morning, with up to an inch or more of precipitation possible in some areas.
Q: Can I expect flooding concerns on Friday morning?
A: Yes, with some melting snow still on the ground, Friday morning’s rain could lead to flooding concerns in some spots.
Q: What’s the forecast looking like for the weekend?
A: Saturday will be cloudy and breezy, with highs near normal. Sunday will be partly cloudy, with a chance of spotty rain shower or snowflakes in the afternoon.
