Good morning, Chicago! I'm your weather buddy bringing you the latest forecast that's more unpredictable than a Netflix series plot twist.
Tonight, we're looking at a mostly cloudy sky with temperatures dipping to a chilly 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect west northwest winds around 10 miles per hour, with gusts up to 15 miles per hour - perfect for those who love a little wind drama.
Monday brings patchy fog before the afternoon, with temperatures climbing to a mild 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The wind will be playing musical chairs, starting west and shifting to southeast by afternoon.
Things get interesting Monday night. Rain is set to make a dramatic entrance after 2 am, with patchy fog beforehand. Temperatures will hover around 38 degrees Fahrenheit, and those winds? They're going to get breezy, potentially gusting up to 30 miles per hour. We're looking at a good chance of precipitation - about 80 percent - with potential rainfall between a tenth and quarter of an inch.
Tuesday continues the wet and wild theme, with rain expected before 3 pm and a chance of rain transitioning to snow. Temperatures will barely reach 40 degrees Fahrenheit, accompanied by gusty winds up to 30 miles per hour.
As we roll into New Year's Day and the rest of the week, expect temperatures to drop. We're talking partly sunny skies with highs around 30 degrees Fahrenheit, and some seriously cold nights dipping into the teens.
For those weekend warriors, Saturday looks sunny but chilly with a high near 23 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunday might bring a surprise snow chance, keeping things interesting.
Stay warm, Chicago, and keep those winter layers handy! For more detailed information, check out the National Weather Service Chicago link in our show notes.
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