Chicago weather: Near-freezing morning gives way to 70s and possible storms

Chicago weather: Near-freezing morning gives way to 70s and possible storms

After a near-freezing start in parts of northern Illinois, Chicagoland will warm into the 70s and 80s this week with periodic chances for showers and thunderstorms.

After a near-freezing start in parts of northern Illinois, Chicagoland will warm into the 70s and 80s this week with periodic chances for showers and thunderstorms.

Chicago weather: Chilly Monday gives way to big warmup

Chicago weather: Chilly Monday gives way to big warmup

After a chilly start to the week with frost concerns, temperatures will steadily warm into the 70s and possibly near 80 by the weekend.

After a chilly start to the week with frost concerns, temperatures will steadily warm into the 70s and possibly near 80 by the weekend.

Chicago weather: Highs in the 70s with sunshine for Saturday

Chicago weather: Highs in the 70s with sunshine for Saturday

It’s a lovely start to the weekend, and we’re not looking too bad for your Mother’s Day either, just a bit cooler.

It’s a lovely start to the weekend, and we’re not looking too bad for your Mother’s Day either, just a bit cooler.

How will strongest El Nino in a century impact Chicago? | The Chicago Report
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How will strongest El Nino in a century impact Chicago? | The Chicago Report

 Scientists say, this years El Nino event, will be the strongest in a century. The biggest since the 1870's.  These climate patterns happen naturally. La Nina brings cooler, drier conditions.  While El Nino, heats the sea surface, making storms more extreme and causing wetter weather.  So what will this mean when it arrives this summer, and how will it impact Chicago and the Midwest?  Professor Paul Roundy from the University of New York at Albany is joining us now with his predictions.

 Scientists say, this years El Nino event, will be the strongest in a century. The biggest since the 1870's.  These climate patterns happen naturally. La Nina brings cooler, drier conditions.  While El Nino, heats the sea surface, making storms more extreme and causing wetter weather.  So what will this mean when it arrives this summer, and how will it impact Chicago and the Midwest?  Professor Paul Roundy from the University of New York at Albany is joining us now with his predictions.