Chicago Weather Forecast
CHICAGO – Chicago will warm into the 70s by Friday, but rain chances remain uncertain, and models disagree on whether snow could arrive Monday.
What to Expect This Week
Today should feature a mixture of clouds and sun with sunshine becoming a little bit more prominent this afternoon. Highs should rise into the low 50s once again with it being a few degrees cooler near the lake. Tonight will be quiet with increasing cloud cover and a small chance for showers well after midnight.
Tomorrow, if there is any rain, it appears the highest chances will be early in the day and southwest of Chicago. I doubt there will be any impact to the White Sox game in the afternoon. High temperatures will rise into the mid to upper 50s, but it will be cooler near the lake.
Friday will be significantly warmer and there is computer model agreement on that fact. Highs should easily rise into the mid 70s with the help of a gusty southwest wind. As for rainfall prospects once again, they can’t be ruled out, but it looks like there will be many more dry hours than wet on Friday. I’d focus on the morning hours for a shower or even a thunderstorm.
On to the weekend. Both days could have showers in the area. Then it turns much colder on Monday with highs only in the low 40s.
Rain and Snow Chances
Dig deeper into the forecast and you’ll find that the models are disagreeing on the amount of precipitation we can expect. The US model believes that between tomorrow and Monday 1.5 inches of precipitation will fall over pretty much all of Chicagoland. What’s more, that model advertises an inch or two of snow on Monday morning.
Meanwhile, the European model says that less than 0.1 of an inch of rain will fall over the majority of Chicagoland through Monday. And it shows zero snowfall in our area on Monday.
At this point, I believe that there will be scattered showers, but that rainfall amounts are going to be far less than what the US model is showing.
Understanding the Models
The US and European models are two different computer models that predict the weather. The US model is predicting a significant amount of precipitation, while the European model is predicting very little. This discrepancy is not uncommon, and it’s why meteorologists use multiple models to make their predictions.
The US model is predicting an inch or two of snow on Monday morning, but the European model is predicting no snowfall. This is a significant difference, and it’s why the forecast for Monday is still uncertain.
Stay Informed
The Source: The information in this report comes from various weather models interpreted by FOX 32 Meteorologist Mike Caplan. Stay tuned to FOX 32 for the latest updates on the weather forecast.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the weather forecast for Chicago is looking uncertain, with rain and snow chances still up in the air. While the models are disagreeing on the amount of precipitation, it’s likely that we’ll see scattered showers and cooler temperatures by Monday. Stay informed and stay tuned to FOX 32 for the latest updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will it snow on Monday?
A: The US model is predicting an inch or two of snow on Monday morning, but the European model is predicting no snowfall. The forecast is still uncertain.
Q: How much rain can we expect this week?
A: The US model is predicting 1.5 inches of precipitation, while the European model is predicting less than 0.1 of an inch. The actual amount of rain is likely to be somewhere in between.
Q: What’s the high temperature going to be on Friday?
A: The high temperature on Friday is expected to be in the mid 70s, with a gusty southwest wind.
Q: Will the White Sox game be affected by the rain?
A: I doubt there will be any impact to the White Sox game in the afternoon, as the highest chances of rain are expected to be early in the day and southwest of Chicago.
