Chicago Weather Forecast
Sunday was the eighth consecutive day with above-normal temperatures in the Chicago area. Today will be day nine. Tomorrow will be day 10 and Wednesday will be day 11. You might think there’s no winter in this forecast, but there is. Stay tuned.
Current Weather Conditions
Today will become mostly sunny during the afternoon at the latest. It will be about 10° warmer than normal with highs in the lower 40s. Tonight will be mostly clear with lows just above freezing.
Tomorrow’s Forecast
Tomorrow will be mostly cloudy and even milder with a good chance of hitting 50°. There can be a brief rain shower at some point, but it will not be a rainy day. Winds will be up at times gusting more than 25 mph.
Wednesday’s Forecast
On Wednesday it won’t be as warm with highs in the upper 30s and a good deal of cloud cover. There could be a brief snow or rain shower, but no significant snow is expected during this time.
Lake-Effect Snow
The wildcard this week is lake-effect snow. Computer models are emphatic that this will set up during the night Wednesday into early Thursday. As we saw in early November, lake-effect events rarely reveal their specifics until hours before they start or even during the snowfall.
Past Lake-Effect Events
For example, yesterday‘s computer models brought quite a bit of snow to the western shore of the lake, impacting the city. The latest runs are much farther to the east with the significant snows almost exclusively confined to Indiana and Michigan. This is a period to watch, however, and we will stay on top of it.
Weekend Forecast
Another system will be moving into the area Friday and Saturday with a light accumulation likely. Both of these days will feature your highs in the 20s.
Game Day Forecast
Then comes the all-important game day. While we don’t know the exact time of the game yet what does seem certain is that Sunday will be quite cold with highs that may not even reach 20. Windchills could be well below zero during the game, especially if we get the later time slot.
Source of Information
The information in this report came from FOX 32 Meteorologist Mike Caplan.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Chicago weather forecast for the upcoming days is expected to be mostly sunny with above-normal temperatures. However, there is a chance of lake-effect snow and colder temperatures towards the end of the week. It’s essential to stay tuned for updates and plan accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some frequently asked questions about the Chicago weather forecast:
Q: What will the temperature be like today?
A: Today will be about 10° warmer than normal with highs in the lower 40s.
Q: Will it rain tomorrow?
A: There can be a brief rain shower at some point, but it will not be a rainy day.
Q: Is there a chance of snow on Wednesday?
A: There could be a brief snow or rain shower, but no significant snow is expected during this time.
Q: What is lake-effect snow?
A: Lake-effect snow is a type of snow that occurs when cold air passes over a large body of warm water, such as a lake. It can produce significant snowfall in a short amount of time.
Q: How cold will it be on game day?
A: Sunday will be quite cold with highs that may not even reach 20. Windchills could be well below zero during the game, especially if we get the later time slot.
