Overview

• Chicago experienced record-breaking heat and a rare dust storm last week, followed by a dramatic temperature drop due to a strong cold front.
• Monday's temperatures range from the upper 40s along the lakefront to the low 70s inland, with spotty showers expected throughout the day.
• Tuesday will bring widespread soaking rain, with up to 1.5 to 2 inches expected, along with embedded thundershowers and slick road conditions during commutes.
• The Climate Prediction Center forecasts below-average temperatures through early June, with a slow warming trend expected by Friday, reaching the upper 60s.
• Lake Michigan's influence continues to create significant temperature differences between the cooler lakeshore and warmer inland areas.