As low pressure makes its way northeast into lower Michigan on Monday,
clouds and rain stay over northeastern Illinois. The farther north the
low pressure area moves, the more cold Canadian air is drawn into the
system. Heavy snow is forecast for upper Michigan on Monday and Tuesday.
As the colder air is pulled south, there is an increased chance of rain
and wet snow in northeastern Illinois. Precipitation finally ends over
Chicago later Tuesday.
Heat west, severe storms south
Record or near-record heat occurred Sunday in California. The heat
should continue and even intensify Monday. Severe storm watches and
warnings were issued in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee.
80s expected in Chicago
The midweek temperature turnaround peaks Friday as southerly flow and
sunny skies allow Chicagoland readings to climb into the 80s. The warmth
may continue through next weekend, but a cold front could sink south
through Chicago and create huge temperature disparities: Readings could
range from the 50s north of the front to the low 80s south of it.
--By Paul Dailey, WGN Weather Center Meteorologist
