{"id":35191,"date":"2026-01-08T14:12:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T20:12:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/2026\/01\/08\/chicago-weather-rain-and-mild-air-today-storms-possible-this-evening\/"},"modified":"2026-01-08T14:12:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T20:12:16","slug":"chicago-weather-rain-and-mild-air-today-storms-possible-this-evening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/2026\/01\/08\/chicago-weather-rain-and-mild-air-today-storms-possible-this-evening\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago weather: Rain and mild air today, storms possible this evening"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Chicago Weather Forecast<\/h1>\n<p><span class=\"dateline\"><strong>CHICAGO<\/strong> &#8211; <\/span>Mild temperatures and rain move into the Chicago area today.<\/p>\n<h2>Current Weather Conditions<\/h2>\n<p>What we know:<\/p>\n<p>Rain this afternoon will slowly increase in coverage and intensity. This evening, we have the chance for strong to severe wind. Timing for the strongest storms will be around 6-10 p.m. and the most likely location to be impacted is southeast of I-80.<\/p>\n<p>Rain may be heavy enough to lead to ponding and puddling on roads. Highs for today will actually be tonight, in the upper 50s.<\/p>\n<h2>Upcoming Weather Forecast<\/h2>\n<p>What&#8217;s next:<\/p>\n<p>We will start Friday with very mild temperatures in the 50s, but cool air will be pushing in. We are drying out tomorrow, but will still be lacking sunshine.<\/p>\n<p>Friday night into Saturday, wet weather returns. We have a wintry mix possible on Saturday, but as temperatures drop that will transition to a chance for snow in time for the bears game. Minor if any accumulation of snow is expected. Temperatures will be peaking around 40 Saturday with game temps in the upper 20s and low 30s.<\/p>\n<h3>Weekend Weather Outlook<\/h3>\n<p>Sunday starts with the potential for a little bit of snow. It will be partly sunny with highs in the low 30s. Monday will be mostly sunny with highs around 40.<\/p>\n<h3>Next Week&#8217;s Weather Forecast<\/h3>\n<p>Tuesday will be mostly cloudy with highs in the low 40s. There is a chance for rain\/snow Tuesday night and Wednesday. Highs on Wednesday will be in the mid 30s with mostly cloudy skies.<\/p>\n<h2>The Source of the Weather Forecast<\/h2>\n<p>The Source: The information in this report came from FOX 32 Meteorologist Kaitlin Cody.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>In conclusion, the Chicago area can expect mild temperatures and rain today, with a chance for strong to severe wind in the evening. The weekend will bring a wintry mix and a chance for snow, with mostly sunny skies on Monday. Next week&#8217;s weather forecast shows a chance for rain\/snow on Tuesday and Wednesday. It&#8217;s essential to stay up-to-date with the latest weather forecast to plan your daily activities accordingly.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<h3>Q: What is the current weather condition in Chicago?<\/h3>\n<p>A: The current weather condition in Chicago is mild temperatures and rain, with a chance for strong to severe wind in the evening.<\/p>\n<h3>Q: What is the weather forecast for the weekend?<\/h3>\n<p>A: The weekend will bring a wintry mix and a chance for snow, with mostly sunny skies on Monday.<\/p>\n<h3>Q: Will it snow on Saturday?<\/h3>\n<p>A: Yes, there is a chance for snow on Saturday, but minor accumulation is expected.<\/p>\n<h3>Q: What is the source of the weather forecast?<\/h3>\n<p>A: The source of the weather forecast is FOX 32 Meteorologist Kaitlin Cody.<\/p>\n<h3>Q: How can I stay up-to-date with the latest weather forecast?<\/h3>\n<p>A: You can stay up-to-date with the latest weather forecast by checking the weather forecast regularly on TV, radio, or online.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chicago Weather Forecast CHICAGO &#8211; Mild temperatures and rain move into the Chicago area today. Current Weather Conditions What we know: Rain this afternoon will slowly increase in coverage and intensity. This evening, we have the chance for strong to severe wind. Timing for the strongest storms will be around 6-10 p.m. and the most [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":35193,"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-35191","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-weather"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/images.foxtv.com\/static.fox32chicago.com\/www.fox32chicago.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1200\/630\/87ea0f6d-rain-rainy-chicago_1466594198510_1472261_ver1.0.jpg?ve=1&tl=1&w=1200&resize=1200,630&ssl=1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35191"}],"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=35191"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35191\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":35194,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35191\/revisions\/35194"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/35193"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35191"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35191"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35191"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}