Current Weather Conditions in Chicagoland
A summer-like day is ahead as Chicagoland gears up for yet another warm and sunny weekend.
The first Friday of October will feel more like the opening Friday in July. Temperatures will continue to climb as the day carries on, becoming unseasonably warm by the afternoon hours.
Expect mostly sunny skies to dominate area skies, with only a scattering of fair-weather clouds.
High pressure over the southeast will allow winds to become more south/southwest here, pumping in the unseasonably warm air.
Friday Morning Temperatures
Temperature Outlook
Friday morning lows will be closer to the normal high this time of year as many areas will be in the 60s with a few normally cooler suburban locations in the 50s.
Friday Afternoon Temperatures
Temperature Forecast
Highs to soar well into the 80s Friday afternoon, within striking distance of the October 3rd record high of 91-degrees set back in 1954.
Friday Sunburn Forecast
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Current Conditions
Next Few Hours
Extended Outlook
July-level warmth will dominate the opening weekend of October
Chicago Forecast Highs and Departure from Normal
80+ degree warmth will continue through the weekend into early next week before temperatures return to seasonal levels briefly by mid-next week.
Upper-level Jet Stream Winds
A strong ridge of high pressure over the Central U.S. will result in temperatures 20-25 degrees above normal.
Forecast Midwest High Temperatures Next Three Days
90s reach into parts of Minnesota, extraordinary warmth for this time of year
Friday Highs
Saturday Highs
Sunday Highs
Forecast Mean Temperature Anomaly: October 2 through October 8
Midwest at the Epicenter of the warmth relative to normal while cooler than average conditions dominate portions of the Western U.S.
Forecast Mean Temperature Anomaly: October 9 through 15
While not as extreme as current warmth, a new spell of warmer than normal temperatures is likely across the Midwest and Great Lakes following a brief cool-down the middle of next week.
Chicago Precipitation Chances
Dry weather holds through the weekend into much of Monday before an approaching cold front from the west brings the chance for some much-needed rainfall by Tuesday.
Forecast Total Rainfall through Thursday, October 9th
Hardly a drought buster, but any rainfall is welcome at this time given the current drought conditions. Model guidance suggest parts of the Chicago area could see 0.50” to 0.75” of rain.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, the current weather conditions in Chicagoland are expected to be warm and sunny, with temperatures reaching the 80s on Friday afternoon. The extended outlook shows that this warmth will continue through the weekend and into early next week, with a brief cool-down expected by mid-next week. It’s essential to stay
