Chicago Weather Forecast: Rain and Cold Front Incoming
Chicago is expecting a shift to cloudier skies with possible rain later this week, according to Fox 32 Chief Meteorologist Emily Wahls.
Recent Weather Overview
The city enjoyed another beautiful fall day with temperatures reaching the low to mid-60s under mostly sunny skies. This was notably warmer than the typical November 4 average high of 54 degrees, exceeding normal by 5 to 10 degrees.
Short-Term Forecast
- Tonight: Mostly clear, mild, and breezy with southwest winds increasing to 10-20 mph and gusts up to 25 mph. Lows will fall into the lower 50s.
- Wednesday: Partly cloudy with gusty west-northwest winds reaching 30-35 mph. Highs will be in the upper 50s.
- Thursday: Increasing cloud cover leading to rain showers late Thursday night. Highs in the mid to upper 50s.
- Friday: Rain in the morning with conditions drying as the day progresses. Temperatures will rise back to the low to mid 60s.
Weekend Outlook
A strong cold front will cause temperatures to drop sharply. Saturday’s highs will hover around 50 degrees with scattered rain showers possible. Cooler air may cause some rain to mix with snow during the day.
Sunday and Monday will see significantly colder temperatures, with highs near 40 degrees on Sunday and dropping to the upper 30s by Monday.
Fox 32 Chief Meteorologist Emily Wahls said, "Following our cold front late this week, there's a chance for rain mixing with snow as cooler air moves into the region."
Author’s summary: Chicago’s weather shifts from mild and sunny to cooler with rain and potential snow by the weekend, signaling the arrival of a strong cold front.