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Friday Night and Weekend Forecast
FRIDAY NIGHT: Mainly clear, seasonably chilly. Near freezing normally colder inland locations. Low: 35.
A center of high pressure will be positioned across southern Illinois on Saturday, resulting in plenty of sunshine for the Chicago area and a relatively light wind regime along with highs surging into the lower 60s away from the lake.
Onshore breezes will promote lake cooling for areas within several miles of Lake Michigan. Highs there may top out near 50 degrees then settle back into the middle 40s in the afternoon.
Cloud cover will return Saturday night along with the chance for a few light showers after midnight. Rainfall looks to be light and likely enough to wet the ground in some locations.
Sunday will feature a mix of sunshine along with more clouds than Saturday. Winds will be noticeably stronger out of the south, pumping warmer air into the region. Highs will surge well into the 60s for most of the area. The one exception again near Lake Michigan, especially along the north shore.
The back to back highs in the 60s officially will make this the second warmest weekend of the year so far. The only weekend warmer occurred March 29-30 when highs reached 71 degrees and 75 degrees respectively.
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Looking Ahead
A cold front brings the chance for a few widely scattered showers Monday morning followed by cooler temperatures next week.
Region of blue represents troughs (areas of cooler, unsettled weather) and there are several to watch out for the next 10 days, mostly originating out of Canada. They dip into the Great Lakes and Northeast bringing chances for precipitation and cooler temperatures at times.
Forecast full day temperature anomaly next 7 days through April 17:
Forecast full day temperature anomaly April 18 through 24:
Full forecast details and more at the WGN Weather Center blog
Conclusion
The weather forecast for the next few days indicates a warm and sunny weekend, with highs in the 60s and plenty of sunshine. However, a cold front is expected to bring cooler temperatures and scattered showers on Monday. It’s essential to stay up-to-date with the latest weather forecast to plan your activities accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the weather forecast for Friday night?
A: The weather forecast for Friday night is mainly clear, seasonably chilly, with a low of 35 degrees.
Q: Will it rain on Saturday?
A: There is a chance of light showers after midnight on Saturday, but rainfall is expected to be light and unlikely to cause significant disruptions.
Q: What is the temperature forecast for Sunday?
A: The temperature forecast for Sunday is highs in the 60s, with stronger winds out of the south and more clouds than Saturday.
Q: What is the forecast for the next 7 days?
A: The forecast for the next 7 days indicates a cold front bringing cooler temperatures and scattered showers on Monday, with temperatures returning to normal by the end of the week.
