Chicago Weather: A Cloudy Christmas Eve with a Chance of Sprinkles
Current Weather Conditions
As we head into Christmas Eve, it’s clear that the sun won’t be making an appearance anytime soon. In fact, there isn’t much sun in the forecast period, if any at all.
Today’s Forecast
Today will be cloudy, with a chance of a few sprinkles near the lake. Highs will be close to 40 degrees.
Tonight’s Forecast
Tonight will be cloudy, with lows in the low to mid-30s.
Tomorrow’s Forecast
Tomorrow, there might be a few sprinkles, but organized rainfall favors areas south of here. Highs will be close to 40 once again. Thursday will be milder, with highs in the mid-40s.
Bears Game Forecast
It looks dry for the Bears game at night.
Weekend Weather
Friday through Sunday feature unseasonable warmth, with highs between 50-55 degrees. Rain is likely during this period, with a nod towards Friday and Saturday being wetter on Sunday.
Anniversary of Chicago’s Lowest Wind Chill
Tuesday is also the anniversary of Chicago’s lowest wind chill. On December 24, 1983, the wind chill was -82 degrees. The actual air temperature tanked to -25 that morning. Under the current wind chill formula, it would have been -57.
FAQs
Q: What’s the weather like today?
A: Today will be cloudy with a chance of a few sprinkles near the lake. Highs will be close to 40.
Q: What’s the forecast for tonight?
A: Tonight will be cloudy, with lows in the low to mid-30s.
Q: Will it rain tomorrow?
A: There might be a few sprinkles, but organized rainfall favors areas south of here.
Q: What’s the weather like for the Bears game?
A: It looks dry for the Bears game at night.
Q: What’s the weather like for the weekend?
A: Friday through Sunday feature unseasonable warmth, with highs between 50-55. Rain is likely during this period, with a nod towards Friday and Saturday being wetter on Sunday.
