It’s election week in Chicago, and if you’re heading to the polls tomorrow, you may want to bring an umbrella with you.
Predictions from the National Weather Service (NWS) indicate it will be a soggy and warm start to the week in Chicago, before a significant cool-down by the weekend.
Here’s a breakdown of the forecast and what to know.
Election Day showers, above average weekly highs
The average temperature for early November in Chicago is around 55 degrees, but daily highs will surpass that for much of this week.
Monday’s high will reach a balmy 63 degrees with intermittent drizzle in the afternoon and overcast skies.
Temperatures will spike further on Election Day Tuesday, with a high of 72 degrees and an 80% chance of showers mainly after 1 p.m. The rainy conditions will continue into the evening hours with a 100% chance of overnight rain.
Additional showers are possible Wednesday, particularly before noon, with an 80% chance of precipitation overall and a high near 66.
Temperatures will take a dive Thursday, with a high of 59 degrees, and a slight chance of afternoon showers.
Skies will finally dry by the weekend, with mostly cloudy conditions Friday and a high near 58. Saturday will see partly sunny skies and a high of 58.
Sunday will see another slight chance of showers and partly sunny conditions overall plus a high of 57.
