Chicago, Illinois – Cloudy conditions will dominate Chicago today, with a sprinkle or two possible near the Wisconsin state line, followed by a brief break Tuesday before wetter conditions return later in the week.
According to the National Weather Service in Chicago, Monday highs range from 38 to 44 degrees, with breezy conditions at times. Tuesday offers the best chance for sunshine this week, as highs climb into the low to mid-50s, ranging from 43 to 51 degrees, before clouds increase again Tuesday night.
By Wednesday evening, drizzle and low clouds are expected to develop across the Chicago area, with patchy fog forming overnight. Highs Wednesday are forecast between 40 and 52 degrees, with overnight lows remaining mild in the upper 30s to upper 40s.
On Christmas Day, drizzle and fog may linger, particularly during the morning hours. High temperatures are forecast to range from 40 to 55 degrees, though forecasters caution that this outlook may be optimistic, and slightly cooler conditions could verify if low clouds persist longer than expected.
No significant precipitation is anticipated, but persistent drizzle and fog could reduce visibility and create damp road conditions, especially during early-morning and evening travel periods.
The evolving conditions may affect holiday travelers, commuters, and those with outdoor plans, particularly late Wednesday night into Christmas morning.
Residents are encouraged to monitor forecast updates as confidence increases regarding temperatures and fog coverage closer to Christmas.
