Current Conditions, Next Few Hours, and Extended Outlook
After a lengthy stretch of summer-like weather, it’s going to feel like fall again by Tuesday afternoon around Chicagoland. Morning rain showers, which have been especially heavy in areas to the far south, will linger as a cold front moves through. The rain will be light by late Tuesday morning, with clouds clearing and sunshine reappearing in most areas by the afternoon.
Winds will also shift to a northerly direction after the cold front moves through, with gusts up to 15 to 20 miles per hour. After a high temperature of 83 in Chicago on Monday, highs will be only in the mid-60s on Tuesday, as pleasant but cooler fall-like conditions settle in.
Current Conditions
Next Few Hours
Tuesday: How much cooler than Monday?
A bit of a reality check is ahead, with temperatures returning to more typical levels for this time of year. Mid-afternoon temps Tuesday could be as much as 20 to 25 degrees cooler than the same time on Monday afternoon.
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Extended Outlook
Chicago’s precipitation chances
Following Tuesday morning showers, rainfall will be non-existent through early next week.
Chicago’s forecast highs and departure from normal
No repeat of the 80s is in the forecast anytime soon. Instead, cooler, more seasonable weather is on tap this week, with some warming likely by the weekend.
Forecast Wednesday Midwest highs
Forecast Thursday Midwest highs
Forecast Friday Midwest highs
Forecast Saturday Midwest highs
Ensemble mean 2-meter temperature (ground level) anomaly forecast
The forecast ensemble mean shows cooler, near seasonable air from mid- to late this week across the Midwest, Great Lakes and Northeast behind a cold frontal passage. But warmth builds again in the Central U.S. by this weekend, while cooler air takes hold out West into week two.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, the weather forecast for the next few days indicates a significant drop in temperature, with fall-like conditions settling in by Tuesday afternoon. The cold front will bring rain showers, followed by clearer skies and cooler temperatures. The extended outlook shows no repeat of the 80s in the forecast, with cooler, more seasonable weather on tap for the week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the temperature expected to be on Tuesday?
A: The high temperature on Tuesday is expected to be in the mid-60s, which is significantly cooler than Monday’s high of 83.
Q: Will it rain on Tuesday?
A: Yes, morning rain showers are expected, but the rain will be light by late Tuesday morning, with clouds clearing and sunshine reappearing in most areas by the afternoon.
Q: What is the forecast for the rest of the week?
A: The forecast shows cooler, more seasonable weather for the rest of the week, with some warming likely by the weekend.
