Chicago Weather Forecast: First Snowflakes Expected This Weekend
An incoming storm system will bring rain to Chicago late tonight, continuing into early Friday morning. Most areas are expected to receive about a quarter inch or less of rain before conditions clear around daybreak.
Friday Weather Details
Friday will be mostly sunny to partly cloudy with highs in the lower 60s. Winds will increase throughout the day, gusting up to 30 mph from the west. Enjoy the warmth while it lasts!
Weekend Outlook
Temperatures will drop significantly this weekend. Saturday's high will reach the upper 40s to near 50 degrees, with rain arriving by late morning or midday. Rain showers will continue through the afternoon and evening. As temperatures fall overnight, rain may turn to snow.
- Snow accumulation will be minimal, mainly affecting grassy and elevated surfaces with light slush.
- Sunday and Monday will be much colder, with highs only in the 30s.
- Lake effect snow showers are possible both days, though locations and timing remain uncertain.
- Most snow activity might occur in Northwest Indiana, but some rain or snow could reach Northeast Illinois if winds shift northeasterly.
Next Week's Weather
Warmer air is expected to move into the region on Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing a return to milder conditions.
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Author's summary: Chicago will see a wet start to Friday followed by a sharp temperature drop this weekend, bringing possible light snowflakes and colder lake-effect showers early next week.