1 week Ago By Damon R. Sheffield
Chicago's weather remains as mercurial as the city itself, with a forecast showing swings in temperatures and a dance of sun and cloud across the sky. According to the National Weather Service, today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 64, followed by a night where showers have a 20 percent chance of rolling in, particularly after 1 a.m.
, and clouds will push temperatures down to around 50 degrees.As the windy city gears up to brace a possibly stormy Friday, "showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm" are expected to raise the daytime high to about 71. The onslaught of weather might not subside either, with a slightly diminished chance of showers and thunderstorms looming early Friday night.
By Saturday, the sun should make a comeback, albeit with a cooler embrace, promising a daytime high around 52 degrees under mostly clear skies. This cool spell foretells a sunny Sunday with a high reaching near 63 degrees, as stated by the National Weather Service.Supporting these predictions, Fox 32 Chicago indicates a temperature spectrum across the Chicagoland area, with today's highs that will "range from 80+ degrees well southwest of the city to the mid 50s near the lake.
" As the day progresses, "temperatures will begin to fall near the lake during the afternoon with the cooler air spreading inland" and "showers and a few thunderstorms will be possible from late tonight into at least the first half of the day tomorrow."Looking ahead to the coming days, Fox 32 Chicago suggests, "there are growing indications that the Friday afternoon hours will be dry for much of our area." As the weekend progresses, Saturday's weather is forecasted to stay cool, with highs only expected to reach the mid-50s, despite the presence of abundant sunshine.
However, come Monday, after a sunny and warm day near 81 degrees, another round of showers and thunderstorms may quickly sneak in to disrupt the evening enjoyment.Chicagoans should prepare to flexibly navigate through the changing weather fronts and keep their umbrellas handy as the city transitions further into spring. As these forecasts paint a picture of the week ahead, locals and visitors alike will know to adjust their plans, and wardrobes, accordingly.
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