Spring is in the Air: A Sudden Turn from Winter
The Chicago area is in for a rapid transformation from a wintry mix to spring-like conditions by the end of the weekend and early next week, thanks to the upcoming start of daylight saving time.
A Quick Recovery from Friday’s Wintry Mix
As of Friday evening, the region has seen the last of the residual precipitation, leaving cloudy skies and temperatures near freezing. However, don’t be fooled – the mercury is expected to quickly rise as the sun comes out on Saturday morning, with highs likely to reach the upper 40s by the late afternoon.
A Multi-Day Temperature Warm-Up
A prolonged period of warm weather is expected to begin on Saturday, accompanied by sunny skies, as temperatures warm into the start of next week. This warm-up will persist into Sunday, the first day of daylight saving time, with clocks "springing forward" at 2 a.m.
Sunday’s Forecast: Mid-50s and Breezy
Temperatures are expected to reach the mid 50s on Sunday, alongside mostly sunny skies and breezy conditions, with winds up to 20 miles per hour possible.
Monday: Feeling Like Mid-Spring
By Monday, it’ll feel like mid-spring in the Chicago area, with sunny skies and highs forecasted to reach the low 60s – but it may not even be the warmest day of the week.
Warmer Temps Ahead, but with a Twist
While temperatures are expected to cool back into the 50s as cloud cover moves into the region on Tuesday and Wednesday, temperatures could near 70 degrees by next Friday, which would mark the warmest day of 2025 thus far. However, this warmth may be short-lived, as a cooldown is expected to bring high temperatures back into the 40s.
A Glimpse of Thunderstorms Next Saturday
Though it’s still a week out, current forecasts suggest a chance of thunderstorms next Saturday morning ahead of this cooldown.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When does daylight saving time begin?
A: Daylight saving time begins early Sunday morning, with clocks "springing forward" at 2 a.m.
Q: What can I expect the weather to be like on Sunday?
A: Temperatures are expected to reach the mid 50s, with mostly sunny skies and breezy conditions.
Q: Will it feel like spring by Monday?
A: Yes, it’ll feel like mid-spring in the Chicago area, with sunny skies and highs forecasted to reach the low 60s.
Q: What’s the forecast looking like for next Friday?
A: Temperatures could near 70 degrees, making it the warmest day of 2025 thus far. However, a cooldown is expected to follow, bringing high temperatures back into the 40s.
