Particle.news
Download on the App Store
15 ARTICLES
·
last wk.

Midwest Braces for Memorial Day Warm-Up After Unseasonably Cool, Wet Week

Chicago and Northeast Ohio endure chilly, rainy conditions 20°F below average, with gradual warming expected into the holiday weekend.

UNITED STATES – AUGUST 16: The skyline of Chicago is seen on descent to Midway Airport on Friday, August 16, 2024. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
Image
Image
Image

Overview

  • Chicago experienced highs in the low 50s this week, marking a stark contrast to last week's record 94°F, with temperatures expected to climb into the 60s by Memorial Day weekend.
  • Northeast Ohio also faced highs near 50°F, about 20°F below normal, with a Level 1 severe weather risk for damaging winds and hail earlier in the week.
  • Persistent low-pressure systems and a jet-stream ridge brought widespread rain, clouds, and unseasonably cool temperatures to the region.
  • Memorial Day weekend forecasts for both regions predict drier conditions and a gradual warm-up, with highs reaching the mid to upper 60s by Monday.
  • Long-term outlooks suggest a shift to above-average temperatures by early June, with potential highs of 80–85°F if current jet-stream patterns hold.