Temperature wise, the upcoming week will start off in a delightful spring mode with the potential for four straight days of inland highs of 70º or higher, though onshore breezes will restrict readings in areas near the lake to the 60s at least for today and Monday. However, the mildness will not last as a midweek cold front passage will shift winds into the northwest marking the start of a sharp cool down that should drop afternoon highs by nearly 20º by Friday.
The transition to cooler weather will begin with a period or two of showers and thunderstorms that should arrive by Tuesday evening. Beyond that, precipitation should be light and scattered, limited to a few showers or sprinkles the rest of the week—days that are expected to be cloudy, blustery and cool.
On a more positive note, the long distance look ahead to Mother’s Day weekend gives hope for sunny days with temperatures rebounding at least into the 60s.
-Steve Kahn, WGNTV Meteorologist
WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling and the WGN Weather Center staff provide daily coverage of weather in the Chicago area.
