WGN Weather Center: 7-Day Forecast
Wednesday:
A sun/cloud mix to start the day, but skies trend sunnier during the afternoon. Breezy, modestly cooler but highs still about 10 degrees above normal. Winds: Northwest 10-20 mph with some gusts near 30 mph. High: 42.
Wednesday Night:
Mainly clear, above normal for late January. Middle 20s normally colder outlying areas. Low: 29.
Thursday:
Sunshine through increasing clouds in the afternoon. Becoming windy, and unseasonably mild with highs 18 degrees above normal. Spotty showers are possible late in the day, but a better chance of rain Thursday night. Southwest winds increase 15-30 mph in the afternoon. High: 50.
Friday:
Cloudy, damp and colder. Rain mixes with and possibly changes to wet snow at times. Only minor slushy accumulation is expected. Precipitation winds down in the afternoon. Early morning high near 40 degrees settles back into the low to mid-30s during the afternoon. High: 39.
Saturday:
Mostly cloudy, breezy, and moderately colder with temperatures close to typical February norms. High: 36.
Sunday:
Partly sunny, breezy, turning unseasonably mild again by afternoon with highs surging well into the 40s. High: 45.
Monday:
A good deal of cloudiness, colder with more seasonable temperatures. Northwest winds. High: 34.
Tuesday:
Partly cloudy, seasonably chilly. High: 33.
Current Conditions:
Looking Ahead:
Quiet weather continues Wednesday and into a large portion of Thursday before the next chance of rain arrives Thursday evening, continuing into Friday when the precipitation may mix with or change to some wet snow.
Full Forecast Details and More:
Full forecast details and more at the WGN Weather Center blog.
Temperatures:
Temperatures are to remain significantly above normal for several more days.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What is the current temperature?
A: Check the current temperature in the "Current Conditions" section.
Q: What is the forecast for the weekend?
A: Check the "Looking Ahead" section for the forecast for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
Q: Will it snow this week?
A: Yes, there is a chance of rain mixing with or changing to wet snow on Friday.
Q: What is the expected high temperature for the week?
A: Check the individual days in the 7-day forecast for the expected high temperature.
Q: What is the current wind speed?
A: Check the "Current Conditions" section for the current wind speed.
Q: What is the expected precipitation chance for the week?
A: Check the individual days in the 7-day forecast for the expected precipitation chance.
