A series of Pacific storms will continue to bring repeated bouts of wind, rain and snow to the West. Last week, the season’s first major storm brought portions of that area record amounts of rain and snow, and a new round of winter storm watches and warnings are being posted in anticipation of the next storm, which should impact the area tonight and Tuesday.
The effect of this weather pattern on Chicago will be to keep temperatures well above normal this week, but increase prospects for precipitation as the systems advance into the Midwest. After a spectacular Sunday with crystal-clear skies and highs in the upper 60s, Chicagoans can look forward to similar temperatures for the rest of the week, but southerly winds will bring moisture into the region, setting the stage for showers and thunderstorms by midweek. Temperatures will briefly plunge Saturday, but a quick rebound is slated for Sunday’s Halloween festivities with readings headed back toward 60º.
WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling and the WGN Weather Center staff provide daily coverage of weather in the Chicago area.
