{"id":17996,"date":"2025-04-04T00:53:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T05:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/?p=17996"},"modified":"2025-04-04T00:53:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T05:53:00","slug":"chicago-weather-heavy-rain-flooding-and-rain-snow-mix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/2025\/04\/04\/chicago-weather-heavy-rain-flooding-and-rain-snow-mix\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago Weather: Heavy Rain, Flooding And Rain-Snow Mix"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Chicago Weather Forecast<\/h1>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"dateline\"><strong>CHICAGO<\/strong> &#8211; <\/span>Chicagoland will see varied weather conditions heading into the weekend.<\/p>\n<h2>Current Weather Conditions<\/h2>\n<p>What we know:<\/p>\n<p>Tonight, light rain is possible near and south of I-80, while areas north of I-80 will remain dry under mostly cloudy skies.<\/p>\n<p>Temperatures will drop into the upper 30s and low 40s by Friday morning.<\/p>\n<h3>Friday&#8217;s Weather<\/h3>\n<p>Friday will start off dry, but rain chances will increase in the afternoon. The heaviest rain is expected late Friday into Friday night, particularly along and southeast of I-55, where some areas could see 1 to 2 inches of rain. This raises concerns for localized flooding, especially in low-lying areas.<\/p>\n<h3>Saturday&#8217;s Weather<\/h3>\n<p>Saturday morning will start with showers, but the rain should taper off throughout the day. High temperatures will reach the lower 50s.<\/p>\n<h3>Sunday&#8217;s Weather<\/h3>\n<p>By Sunday, skies will be partly sunny with highs in the upper 40s to near 50 degrees.<\/p>\n<h2>Upcoming Weather<\/h2>\n<p>What&#8217;s next:<\/p>\n<p>Colder air settles into the region by Monday, bringing a chance of a rain-snow mix as highs only reach the low 40s.<\/p>\n<p>Sunshine returns Tuesday, with temperatures rebounding slightly to the mid-40s.<\/p>\n<h2>Source<\/h2>\n<p>The Source: FOX 32&#8217;s Emily Wahls reported on this story.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The weather in Chicagoland is expected to be varied heading into the weekend, with light rain, heavy rain, and partly sunny skies all predicted. It&#8217;s essential to stay informed about the weather forecast to plan your daily activities and stay safe. Make sure to check the latest weather updates to ensure you&#8217;re prepared for any conditions.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<h3>Q: What is the weather forecast for Friday?<\/h3>\n<p>A: Friday will start off dry, but rain chances will increase in the afternoon, with the heaviest rain expected late Friday into Friday night.<\/p>\n<h3>Q: Will it rain on Saturday?<\/h3>\n<p>A: Yes, Saturday morning will start with showers, but the rain should taper off throughout the day.<\/p>\n<h3>Q: What are the concerns for the heavy rain on Friday?<\/h3>\n<p>A: The heavy rain on Friday raises concerns for localized flooding, especially in low-lying areas.<\/p>\n<h3>Q: What is the temperature expected to be on Sunday?<\/h3>\n<p>A: By Sunday, highs are expected to be in the upper 40s to near 50 degrees.<\/p>\n<h3>Q: Will it snow on Monday?<\/h3>\n<p>A: There is a chance of a rain-snow mix on Monday as colder air settles into the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chicago Weather Forecast CHICAGO &#8211; Chicagoland will see varied weather conditions heading into the weekend. Current Weather Conditions What we know: Tonight, light rain is possible near and south of I-80, while areas north of I-80 will remain dry under mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures will drop into the upper 30s and low 40s by Friday [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":17997,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-17996","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-weather"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/images.foxtv.com\/static.fox32chicago.com\/www.fox32chicago.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1280\/720\/em2.jpg?ve=1&tl=1&w=1280&resize=1280,720&ssl=1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17996"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17996"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17996\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17998,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17996\/revisions\/17998"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17997"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17996"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17996"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17996"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}