50-Degree Weather Possible As Temps Warm Up In Chicago Area

What To Know Summary:

After a week of subzero wind chills and dangerously cold temperatures, the National Weather Service said the Chicago area is in for a warmup, including:

• A high of 45 on Saturday and Sunday
• A high of 53 degrees on Monday
• Rain possible next week

ILLINOIS — Warmer temperatures are on the horizon, as highs in the 40s are expected this weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

The next few days also look to be sunny and dry. The high on Friday is 32 degrees, with one more cold night expected before temperatures turn more mild, the weather service said.

Wind chills could get as low as 10 below zero on Friday night, according to the weather service.

The high on Saturday will be 35, with a high of 45 on Sunday. The weather service said the mildest conditions will be south of Interstate 80.

Warmup Could Bring Rain

The mild temperatures continue into the start of the work week, with a high of 53 on Monday, and a high of 50 on Tuesday.

The next chance of precipitation is Monday night, when there is a chance of rain, according to the current forecast.

While Tuesday is expected to be partly sunny with a high near 47, Wednesday night will bring another chance of rain, the weather service said.