After a hectic Friday saw a mix of snow accumulation, heavy winds and consistent rainfall in different parts of the Chicago area, a more spring-like day is likely in store to start the weekend.
Temperatures are hovering around freezing in the mid-morning hours for much of the Chicago area, with a mix of cloud cover and sunshine expected for a couple of hours before cloud cover increases into the afternoon.
From there, temperatures are forecasted to steadily increase into the early afternoon hours, with highs approaching the mid-to-high 40s by midday.
A system of scattered showers is then anticipated to move eastward into the Chicago area by the mid-afternoon, though a widespread rain event is not expected. Light winds from the southwest are anticipated throughout the day at five to 10 miles per hour.
Showers are most likely to occur between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. before the system dissipates as temperatures drop back into the 30s by the evening hours.
To finish the weekend, current forecast models suggest a mostly cloudy Sunday, with temperatures primarily remaining in the mid 40s.
A more significant warm-up is then expected on Monday, though it likely comes along with rain showers in the morning hours.
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Showers are currently expected to clear in the afternoon on Monday, with partly cloudy skies and 60-degree temperatures currently expected.
The taste of spring is likely short-lived however, with forecasted high temperatures dropping back into the upper 30s and high 40s for the remainder of next week.
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