Overview
- Forecasts now show a steady warming trend through the holiday weekend, with highs reaching the upper 70s on Sunday and about 80°F on Memorial Day Monday.
- Most of the weekend is expected to be dry, but a system passing south of the region may produce a few showers late Saturday night into early Sunday that are likely limited in timing and scope.
- Communities along Lake Michigan will remain significantly cooler than inland areas because the lake breeze and cold lake water suppress near-shore temperatures.
- The weekend opens cooler with some Chicago-area spots in the 50s and a Lake Michigan beach hazards statement in effect for cold water and strong currents.
- Forecasters say warm, mostly dry weather will likely continue into next week with daily highs in the 80s and low chances of rain, which will favor outdoor plans after the holiday.