Illinois residents can expect a warm, breezy St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago, with temperatures reaching 52°F under sunny skies. However, changes are ahead midweek, with showers and cooler temperatures expected by Wednesday.
According to the National Weather Service, Monday will be mostly sunny with a south wind increasing to 15-20 mph, gusting up to 30 mph. By nightfall, temperatures will drop to 44°F, with clear skies and a steady breeze.
Tuesday continues the warming trend, reaching a high of 63°F with mostly sunny skies. However, cloud cover increases late Tuesday, bringing a 20% chance of overnight showers.
Wednesday’s forecast calls for showers beginning after 1 p.m., with highs around 59°F. Breezy conditions will continue, leading into a colder night with lows near 39°F. By Wednesday night, rain could mix with snow, though little accumulation is expected.
Looking ahead, Thursday will see lingering morning snow showers before skies clear in the afternoon, with highs around 42°F. Friday and Saturday will bring partly to mostly sunny conditions, with highs climbing back into the upper 40s and low 50s.
Spring officially begins Thursday, March 20, bringing a shift in weather patterns. Residents should prepare for fluctuating conditions this week and monitor forecasts for midweek rain and wind impacts.
