Spring Showers, Possibly Mixed With Snow, Then Sun: IL Weekend Weather

CHICAGO ­— Warmer weather appears to be right around the corner as Chicago-area residents eagerly await spring to finally show itself in the form of mild temperatures and abundant sunshine.

But at least for the next couple of days, Mother Nature still has a few tricks up her sleeve, according to the National Weather Service.

Following a gloomy week filled with clouds and rain, forecasters are predicting that Saturday could possibly bring one final day of winter blahs as a mix of rain and possibly snow likely await the region as it starts the weekend.

Forecasters predict that a scattered mix of wintry precipitation will hover over the area between midnight and 4 a.m. Saturday before finally giving way to drier conditions. Some areas could possibly wake up to a dusting to a half-inch of snow as winter attempts to hold on for dear life.

Saturday will produce more clouds and highs only in the low-to-mid 40s. Wind gusts could reach up to 20 mph before the sun finally makes its presence known on Sunday. Temperatures for the second half of the weekend will reach the mid-50s before another round of rain and possible thunderstorm arrives for the overnight hours, forecasters predict.

Monday will bring warmer temperatures with more rain and thunderstorms likely with temperatures reaching the mid-60s with a 60 percent chance of rain expected in what is expected to bring more spring showers to the region.