Weather Update: Cooler Temperatures Ahead for Chicagoland
If you got out the shorts and flip-flops for the 90-degree temperatures at the end of last week, that’s great, because summer is just around the corner.
But at least for this week, you’ll need to put those sweatshirts, long pants and jackets right back on. We’re looking at a much chillier week than normal around Chicagoland for this time of year, with high temps possibly around 20 degrees cooler than seasonal averages by Tuesday.
It won’t be quite that cool on Sunday, but highs will still only reach the low 60s inland, while winds shifting to northeast later Sunday will keep lakefront highs only in the low 50s. It will stay dry Sunday, with morning cloud cover clearing somewhat later.
The next chance for rain arrives late Monday and especially into Tuesday. As of now, the inland high for Tuesday is just 52, which is 20 degrees below seasonal averages, with lakeside highs Tuesday possibly not even cracking 50.
Current Conditions
Here’s a look at the current conditions in the Chicagoland area:
Next Few Hours
Here’s a look at the forecast for the next few hours:
Looking Ahead
As mentioned, the extended outlook calls for a soggy Tuesday, with light rain at times and the chilliest afternoon temps in Chicagoland since mid-April.
We do dry out by Wednesday afternoon and will see temps back toward 60. Then we’re back to temps closer to the seasonal average of 71, at least in the upper 60s, by the end of the coming three-day Memorial Day weekend, which begins Saturday.
Forecast Highs and Departure from Normal
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TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
May 21-25 Average Temperature Anomaly
The forecast GIF below tracks the next precipitation-maker, arriving by Tuesday:
The near-term forecast shows temps well below normal for the Midwest and Northeast as a significant pattern change takes shape, with regular troughs digging out of Canada bringing frequent cool-air intrusions.
May’s Warming Trend
Climate and Environment News
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Conclusion
In conclusion, the weather forecast for the next few days indicates a significant cooling
