Rain finally ended this morning after a prolonged soaking that began on Thursday. Shortly after 9 a.m. Saturday morning with temperatures hovering in the upper 30s morning, the season's first snowflakes were observed at Midway Airport mixed with the rain. Skies cleared in the afternoon bringing the city its first sunshine since last Wednesday. More rain is expected to fall in the area in the upcoming week adding to the month's already impressive rainfall totals. This October is already the ninth wettest at Midway Airport with 4.83 inches on the books. The city's wettest October was in 1954 when 12.06 inches fell.
A long-shot at a 70
In addition to the rain, brisk south winds ahead of a midweek storm system will send the mercury climbing back into the 60s. With temperatures running more than 5
degrees below normal, October 2009 has yet to record an official 70-degree temperature, a value reached in all but two Octobers here since 1871. Though clouds and showers
will likely keep the mercury from reaching the 70-degree mark, readings here should climb well into the 60s Thursday afternoon. Chilly weather will follow on Friday, but temperatures should moderate Saturday setting the stage for a dry and seasonably cool Halloween.
A long-shot at a 70
In addition to the rain, brisk south winds ahead of a midweek storm system will send the mercury climbing back into the 60s. With temperatures running more than 5
degrees below normal, October 2009 has yet to record an official 70-degree temperature, a value reached in all but two Octobers here since 1871. Though clouds and showers
will likely keep the mercury from reaching the 70-degree mark, readings here should climb well into the 60s Thursday afternoon. Chilly weather will follow on Friday, but temperatures should moderate Saturday setting the stage for a dry and seasonably cool Halloween.
