Chicago Braces for Chilly Winds and Cloudy Skies with Potential Thanksgiving Rain Ahead

Chicago gets ready for a hazy cloud shuffling and the chill of upcoming colder days as we head into the weekend.According to the National Weather Service, today will be overcast with a chilly breeze and highs of about 45 degrees. Winds from the northwest are predicted to make an appearance, with gusts as high as 15 mph and occasional ones that might double to 25 mph.

Temperatures are expected to gradually decrease to a low of about 38 degrees tonight, while the atmosphere remains stable with clouds. With the temperature barely fluctuating and reaching the low 40s on Saturday and a somewhat averted peak of 53 on Sunday, the weekend is expected to bring a steady curtain of cloud cover. A light rainstorm is expected to hit the city on Monday afternoon, with a 30% chance of precipitation and highs of about 50 degrees, so locals in Chicago may need to really prepare for the weather, according to FOX 32.

A drop in temperature is predicted over the upcoming week. The cold weather will firmly hold sway from Tuesday’s chilly start in the upper 20s to highs that struggle in the upper 30s. Just before America’s Day of Gratitude, Wednesday presents an opportunity for additional rain within the partially sunny periods, leaving the city in a delicate balance between light and moisture. Thanksgiving Day arrives with the rhythm of possible rain, with temperatures predicted to remain close to 40 degrees, similar to Wednesday’s.

Chicago residents may want to prepare for a more severe cold as the forecast moves closer to December, paving the way for a formal start to winter. According to FOX 32’s forecast team, the extended outlook indicates that extremely cold temperatures are expected to arrive early in the month. It would be wise for anyone going out on Thanksgiving to pack layers and accept that the weather will inevitably change as the year comes to an end.

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