Chicago's spring has been a cool one to date, but the upcoming week shows some signs of milder weather--especially for areas away from the lake. The city has not recorded a temperature of 60 degrees since it reached a balmy 69 degrees on March 24, and so far, this year has logged only one day in the 70s: a delightful 74-degree high on St. Patrick's Day. With plenty of sunshine expected on Easter, the city’s official thermometer at O’Hare International Airport could possibly reach the 60-degree mark, though areas near the lake will struggle to get out of the 40s as chilly east winds blow. Monday promises a different story as a storm system spins into the Midwest, dropping readings back into the 40s and setting up a steady rain that could delay or postpone the Cubs home opener. This could be the second year in a row that rain will impact Opening Day. The start of last year's Cubs home opener was delayed by a chilly rain, but once skies cleared, readings rose to around 60 degrees as a warm front passed. Milder conditions with more inland 60s are slated to return Wednesday and linger through Friday, but lake winds will continue to chill shore areas.
WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling and the WGN Weather Center staff provide daily coverage of weather in the Chicago area.
