Chicago Weather Forecast: Rain and a Strong Cold Front Approaching
Chicago enjoyed a beautiful fall day with temperatures reaching the low to mid-60s under mostly sunny skies. This was notably warmer than the November 4 average of 54 degrees, with many areas 5 to 10 degrees above normal.
Tonight's Conditions
The night will be mostly clear, mild, and breezy. Southwest winds will increase to 10-20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Lows will remain mild, only dropping into the lower 50s.
Wednesday Weather
Expect partly cloudy skies with gusty winds shifting to come from the west-northwest, reaching gusts of 30-35 mph. High temperatures will climb to the upper 50s.
Thursday and Friday Outlook
More clouds will move in on Thursday, with highs in the mid to upper 50s. Late Thursday night, rain showers will begin and continue into Friday morning. Friday will start rainy but will gradually dry out through the day. Temperatures will stay warm in the low to mid-60s.
Weekend Weather Changes
A strong cold front will bring a significant temperature drop this weekend. Saturday's highs will be around 50 degrees with scattered rain showers possible. There is a chance some rain will mix with snow as colder air moves in.
Sunday and Monday will be much colder, with highs around 40 degrees on Sunday and upper 30s on Monday.
Fox 32 Chief Meteorologist Emily Wahls: "Following our cold front late this week, Saturday's temperatures will top out around 50 degrees, and we'll be watching for scattered rain showers. There is a chance that we could see rain mixing in with snow as cooler air moves into the region during the day."
Author's summary: Chicago will see rain return late in the week, followed by a strong cold front that will cause temperatures to drop significantly this weekend, possibly bringing a mix of rain and snow.