Current Weather Conditions
The current weather conditions are a mix of sun and clouds, with a mild start to the day and well above normal morning temperatures. Highs are expected to warm into the upper 60s to near 70-degrees, cooler along the lake.
Next Few Hours
The next few hours will see a stationary front to the south and approaching area of high pressure to the north, resulting in northeast winds off the lake, creating a wide range of temperatures.
Tuesday PM Surface Map
Future Outlook illustrates the more extensive cloud cover late Tuesday morning towards midday and how it dissipates at times during the afternoon before returning to the area Tuesday night.
Tuesday Day Planner
Mild start to the day with well above normal morning temperatures. Highs warm into the upper 60s to near 70-degrees, cooler along the lake.
Tuesday Area High Temperature Map
Temperatures on this map are likely a bit conservative but gives you an idea how the warmest readings are likely across the far south and southwest suburbs, cooler along the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Tuesday Sunburn Forecast
Daylight continues to shrink rapidly and the sun angle continues to weaken. It takes far longer to get a sunburn during peak time (1pm) than it did a month or two ago.
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Chicago’s Precipitation Chances
Spotty rain chances on tap late Tuesday and into Wednesday morning before a better shot at organized rainfall this weekend as a more impressive storm system arrives.
Forecast GIF showing the possible projection of how rainfall coverage may lay out this weekend
Forecast Total Rainfall through Monday, October 20.
Potential for soaking rainfall again with the heaviest totals projected to fall across downstate Illinois.
Forecast 6-10 Day Temperature Trend
Overall warmer than normal trend to continue across the Eastern two thirds of the U.S.
Forecast High Temperatures and How Far from Normal?
A brief downturn expected Wednesday with near normal temperatures, but another surge of unseasonably mild air expected later this week with highs 10+ degrees above normal.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, the current weather conditions are a mix of sun and clouds, with a mild start to the day and well above normal morning temperatures. The next few hours will see a stationary front to the south and approaching area of high pressure to the north, resulting in northeast winds off the lake, creating a wide range of temperatures. The extended outlook shows spotty rain chances on tap late Tuesday and into Wednesday morning before a better shot at organized rainfall this weekend as a more impressive storm system arrives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the current weather condition?
A: The current weather condition is a mix of sun and clouds, with a mild start to the day and well above normal morning temperatures.
Q: What is the forecast for the next few hours?
A: The next few hours will see a stationary front to the south and approaching area of high pressure to the north, resulting in northeast winds off the lake, creating a wide range of temperatures.
Q: What is the extended outlook?
A: The extended outlook shows spotty rain chances on tap late Tuesday and into Wednesday morning before a better shot at organized rainfall this weekend as a more impressive storm system arrives.
Q: What is the forecast for the 6-10 day temperature trend?
A: The overall warmer than normal trend to continue across the Eastern two thirds of the U.S.
Q: What is the forecast for the total rainfall through Monday, October 20?
A: Potential for soaking rainfall again with the heaviest totals projected to fall across downstate Illinois.
