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Current Weather Pattern
The chilly pattern that has dominated the past several days is not letting go just yet. A persistent northwesterly jet stream out of Canada is the culprit behind the cooler-than-normal temperatures.
Highs Thursday and Friday will continue that trend, but some moderation is likely well inland, away from the chilly influence of Lake Michigan, where low 50s will be common.
Wednesday Night Forecast
WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Cloudy with showers continuing at times throughout the evening. Precipitation is likely to scatter before ending late towards midnight. Low: 32.
Rainfall totals will remain fairly low, however, with total precipitation likely between 0.20 and 0.50 inches across the Chicagoland metro area.
Thursday Forecast
THURSDAY: A fourth consecutive unseasonably cool day with high temperatures not making it out of the 40s. A good deal of cloudiness persists along with some patchy morning fog and perhaps a few isolated showers and or sprinkles possible. Lake breezes will restrict highs near Lake Michigan to the low 40s while the mildest inland locations top out in the upper 40s. Winds: NNE 5-12 mph. High: 48.
Thursday Night Forecast
THURSDAY NIGHT: Pesky cloud cover lingers, but some breaks possible in Friday’s predawn hours. Winds: NE 5-10 mph. Low: 35.
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Looking Ahead
Clouds are likely to hang on for the most part on Thursday and a few spotty showers or sprinkles cannot be ruled out.
A progressive pattern is forecast to continue by and large, which favors western ridging (significantly above normal temperatures) and noteworthy troughing over the Great Lakes and Northeast keeping temperatures cooler than normal overall.
Full-day forecast temperature anomaly April 9 through 15:
Full-day forecast temperature anomaly April 16 through 22:
Full forecast details and more at the WGN Weather Center blog
Conclusion
The current weather pattern is expected to continue, with cooler-than-normal temperatures and a chance of showers and sprinkles. It’s essential to stay up-to-date with the latest forecast and weather conditions to plan your daily activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the current weather pattern?
A: The current weather pattern is a chilly pattern with cooler-than-normal temperatures, caused by a persistent northwesterly jet stream out of Canada.
Q: What is the forecast for Thursday?
A: Thursday is expected to be a fourth consecutive unseasonably cool day with high temperatures not making it out of the 40s, with a good deal of cloudiness and a chance of isolated showers and sprinkles.
Q: What is the forecast for the next few hours?
A: The next few hours are expected to be cloudy with showers continuing at times throughout the evening, with precipitation likely to scatter before ending late towards midnight.
Q: Where can I find more information about the weather?
A: You can find more information about the weather at the WGN Weather Center blog, which provides full forecast details and updates.
