Your Weather Forecast
After a colder-than-normal weekend in Chicagoland, warmer air is set to build in this workweek. The warmth will come with several rounds of rain and possibly some snow.
Increasing Cloud Cover Tonight
Increasing cloud cover is expected tonight with lows in the mid to upper 20s. Monday will be mostly cloudy with a slight chance of a stray shower.
Monday’s Forecast
With morning temperatures in the 20s and 30s, a few snowflakes could mix in if showers develop. Highs will reach the mid-40s in the afternoon.
Tuesday’s Storm System
A strong storm system will impact the area on Tuesday, bringing the chance of heavy rain and even a few thunderstorms. The rain and storms expected to move into the Chicagoland area will be part of the same storm system that will likely bring a severe weather outbreak to the lower Mississippi Valley on Tuesday.
System to Watch
While severe storms appear unlikely in our area, it’ll be a system to watch. Heavy rain could lead to ponding and localized flooding in low-lying areas.
Wednesday’s Forecast
This low will continue to impact Chicagoland going into the middle of the week. Wednesday will start off very mild with temperatures possibly in the 50s but then dropping through the day. Rain may change to snow on Wednesday, although any snow accumulation appears minor.
Break from Precipitation
We’ll get a break from the precipitation on Thursday with skies becoming mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Temperatures will be around 40 degrees.
Friday’s Storm System
Another storm system will move in on Friday, bringing scattered rain and snow showers to the area. Highs will be in the upper 30s.
Return to Near-Normal Temperatures
Near-normal temperatures return again on Saturday with highs in the low to mid 40s. Skies will be partly cloudy on Saturday and again on Sunday. A much warmer airmass will move in by Sunday, possibly pushing temperatures into the 50s again.
Conclusion
Get ready for a week of changing weather patterns in Chicagoland. While the weekend was colder than normal, the warm air is expected to return, bringing with it several rounds of rain and possibly some snow. Keep an eye on the forecast for any updates and changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will it be a severe weather day on Tuesday?
A: While severe storms appear unlikely in our area, it’ll be a system to watch.
Q: What’s the chance of snow accumulation on Wednesday?
A: Any snow accumulation appears minor.
Q: Will it be a dry day on Thursday?
A: We’ll get a break from the precipitation, but temperatures will be around 40 degrees.
Q: What’s the forecast for Saturday?
A: Near-normal temperatures return with highs in the low to mid 40s.
Q: Will it be a warm day on Sunday?
A: A much warmer airmass will move in, possibly pushing temperatures into the 50s again.
