Chicago Weather Forecast: Possible Snowfall This Weekend
Mild fall weather will continue through Friday before a weekend system may bring the first mix of rain and snow to the Chicago area this season. FOX 32's Mike Caplan provides today's weather outlook.
Short-term Outlook
Today, despite a passing cold front, the skies will be mostly sunny. It will be windy with high temperatures ranging from the low to mid-50s in northern counties to the low 60s in southern counties. Tonight will be clear and chilly, with lows in the 30s.
Tomorrow morning will start with a few clouds, clearing up by late afternoon with highs reaching the upper 50s. After midnight, some light showers are expected, though rainfall should be minimal.
On Friday, following early showers by daybreak, sunshine will return with mild temperatures in the low to mid-60s.
Weekend Weather
Saturday will begin with a mix of sun and clouds. Rain is expected late in the day. Weather models increasingly suggest that during the night, cold air may cause some of the rain to switch to snow. However, significant accumulation is unlikely.
Both the US and European models indicate this possibility to some extent.
Discussion continues about the exact nature of precipitation from Saturday night through Monday morning.
Summary
The Chicago area can expect mostly mild fall weather until a weekend system potentially introduces a mix of rain and snow overnight, though any snow accumulation looks unlikely at this time.
Author's Overview
This weekend's weather may bring Chicago its first rain-snow mix of the season, with limited accumulation expected as temperatures drop overnight.