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April's wild weather: Frost, storms, then a brief warm-up ahead

Brace for a chilly, wet start before a fleeting taste of spring warmth. Storms and frost bookend this week's unpredictable April forecast.

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April's wild weather: Frost, storms, then a brief warm-up ahead

April ends on a cool note with scattered showers likely Thursday evening into the nighttime hours. Patchy frost is again possible, especially outside of Chicago, with low temperatures Friday morning dipping into the 30s.

A similar pattern continues Friday and Saturday with more clouds than sun, cool lakeside breezes, and scattered light rain at times. Temperatures warm noticeably Sunday and Monday as daily chances of rain continue.

Here is your 7-day forecast:

  • Friday: Few showers. High: 49, Low: 36
  • Saturday: Morning frost. High: 53, Low: 42
  • Sunday: Breezy. High: 67, Low: 54
  • Monday: Scattered storms. High: 74, Low: 50
  • Tuesday: Few showers. High: 61, Low: 43
  • Wednesday: Scattered storms. High: 58, Low: 42
  • Thursday: Breezy. High: 59, Low: 49

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