Current Weather Conditions and Forecast
Current Conditions
The current weather conditions are characterized by clear skies with some clouds arriving late at night. The temperature is expected to be around 52 degrees, with the coolest areas experiencing mid to upper 40s.
The Next Few Hours
The next few hours will see a continuation of the current weather pattern, with clear skies and a gentle breeze. As the day progresses, some clouds may start to filter the sun, but no precipitation is expected.
Day Planner Look at Hourly Temperatures
The day will start with a cool morning, but temperatures are expected to rise above 70 degrees by lunchtime. This will be a welcome change from the recent cool weather, and it will feel like a warm summer day.
Tuesday Afternoon Temperature Snapshot
The high temperature for Tuesday is expected to be in the mid to upper 70s, making it the warmest day in over a week. This is a significant change from the recent cool weather, and it will feel like a warm summer day.
Sunburn Forecast
The sunburn forecast is looking moderate, with a UV index of 6. This means that it is essential to take precautions when going outside, such as wearing sunscreen and a hat.
Tuesday Forecast Highs Across the Lower 48 & Departure From Normal
The warm-up continues across much of the country, with temperatures returning to normal after a period of cool weather. The high temperatures for Tuesday are expected to be above normal, with some areas experiencing temperatures in the 80s.
Extended Outlook
A weak disturbance is expected to bring clouds and perhaps a few sprinkles early Wednesday morning, but they won’t amount to much. The rest of the week is looking warm and sunny, with high temperatures expected to be above normal.
Next Few Hours
The next few hours will see a continuation of the current weather pattern, with clear skies and a gentle breeze. As the day progresses, some clouds may start to filter the sun, but no precipitation is expected.
Chicago Forecast Highs & Departure From Normal
A far warmer pattern is taking shape, with high temperatures expected to be above normal for the next few days. This is a welcome change from the recent cool weather, and it will feel like a warm summer day.
500 mb Upper Air Pattern Monday and Forecast Friday
The persistent northwest jet stream flow that brought spells of cool, Canadian air is to give way to a more southwesterly jet stream which permits ridging to take place opening the door for summerlike temperatures to return.
Warmth Builds to Late Summer Heat in Coming Days
The warmth is expected to build over the next few days, with high temperatures expected to be in the 80s by the weekend. This will be a welcome change from the recent cool weather, and it will feel like a warm summer day.
Thursday Highs
The high temperature for Thursday is expected to be in the mid 80s, making it one of the warmest days of the week.
Thursday Highs: Departure From Normal
The high temperature for Thursday is expected to be above normal, making it one of the warmest days of the week.
Friday Highs
The high temperature for Friday is expected to be in the mid 80s, making it one of the warmest days of the week.
Friday Highs: Departure From Normal
The high temperature for Friday is expected to be above normal, making it one of the warmest days of the week.
Saturday Highs
The high temperature for Saturday is expected to be in the mid 80s, making it one of the warmest days of the week.