Winter is coming: NOAA’s 2017-2018 Winter Outlook

After a cool Halloween, temperatures will slowly climb on Wednesday. Light rain and drizzle is expected to move in late in the day into the evening. Temperatures will warm on Thursday, though a cool front will move through late in the day bringing temperatures down some for Friday and Saturday. Temperatures have the potential to climb sharply into Sunday, with 60s possible area wide.

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Overcast and Breezy 36°F 2°C

Humidity	50%
Wind Speed	W 23 G 31 mph
Barometer	30.03 in (1017.6 mb)
Dewpoint	19°F (-7°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	24°F (-4°C)
Last update	31 Oct 4:53 am CDT

Today

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of rain or drizzle after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Night

Rain or drizzle likely, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 47. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

Friday Night

A chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

Saturday

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.

Sunday Night

Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Monday

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.