Chicago Weather Forecast
CHICAGO – Showers and thunderstorms passed through Chicagoland Friday morning. In fact, there’s some pretty respectable rain falling over southern portions of our viewing area. That will come to an end by 6 a.m. with rapid clearing taking place thereafter.
Current Weather Conditions
High temperatures today will make it into the low 60s with a gusty wind. There’s a small chance of a late afternoon or evening light shower.
Forecast for the Weekend
The main forecast focus, however, remains squarely on the likelihood of the season’s first snow. The next storm system will be moving into Chicagoland tomorrow, especially in the afternoon. It will begin initially as rain, but as colder air filters in from the west late in the evening, that rain will change over to wet snow.
It is doubtful that there would be much if any accumulation tomorrow night due to ground temperatures being as warm as they will be. But it is certainly possible somebody might get a slushy coating.
Sunday and Monday Forecast
Highs tomorrow will reach the low 50s, but temperatures will drop close to freezing at night. And then the concern is lake-effect snow. This could start at some point Sunday, and if the European model is correct, would still be snowing in Chicago on Monday morning, impacting the commute.
Other models disagree, keeping snow well to Chicago’s east. What is certain at this juncture is that the coldest air of the season will arrive for Sunday and Monday when high temperatures will only be in the mid to upper 30s and overnight lows will be in the mid to upper 20s.
Long-term Forecast
Temperatures do moderate starting on Veterans Day with highs in the mid 40s under mostly sunny skies. The warming trend continues for the middle and end of next week when highs will be in the low 50s under sunny skies.
Source of Information
The Source: The information in this report came from FOX 32 Meteorologist Mike Caplan.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Chicago weather forecast is expecting a significant change in the weather pattern over the next few days. The season’s first snow is likely to occur, and lake-effect snow could impact the commute on Monday morning. Temperatures will drop significantly, with highs in the mid to upper 30s and overnight lows in the mid to upper 20s. However, temperatures will moderate starting on Veterans Day, with a warming trend expected for the middle and end of next week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the current weather condition in Chicago?
A: Showers and thunderstorms passed through Chicagoland Friday morning, with some respectable rain falling over southern portions of the viewing area.
Q: Will it snow in Chicago this weekend?
A: Yes, the season’s first snow is likely to occur, with the next storm system moving into Chicagoland tomorrow. The rain will change over to wet snow as colder air filters in from the west late in the evening.
Q: What are the expected temperatures for Sunday and Monday?
A: High temperatures will only be in the mid to upper 30s, and overnight lows will be in the mid to upper 20s.
Q: Will the snow impact the commute on Monday morning?
A: Yes, if the European model is correct, lake-effect snow could still be snowing in Chicago on Monday morning, impacting the commute.
