Clouds will continue to dominate overnight Wednesday night and Thursday, with a low chance of rain/snow showers.
Temperatures will dip to near 30 degrees Wednesday night, and that is where they will stay for anyone planning an early Thanksgiving or watching the parade.
Meanwhile, if your trip plans take you south, you’ll need to pack extra patience for more severe weather.
A meteorological disturbance is predicted to move eastward, affecting the Ohio River Valley Wednesday night and passing through New England on Thursday.
There are no large storms in the west, and temperatures stay slightly milder than normal for this time of year. If you’re planning a trip to Detroit on Thursday to watch the Chicago Bears play the Detroit Lions at Ford Field, expect clouds and a few lake-enhanced snow showers.
Tailgating on Thursday morning will be frigid, with temps ranging from the 20s to near 30 degrees, with highs in Detroit in the lower 40s. If you want to watch the game at home while eating your Thanksgiving dinner, tune on CBS Chicago, where it will be broadcast beginning at 11:30 a.m. Turn on CBS Chicago before the game for a special pregame show.
For Turkey Day in Chicago, peak temperatures will be in the upper 30s. For Black Friday, shopping, or putting up holiday decorations this weekend, peak temperatures will be much colder in the 20s, with nightly lows in the teens and wind chill values in the single digits.
Forecast at a glance
Thursday: Clouds decrease, chilly and breezy. High of 37.
Thursday night: Mostly cloudy. Low of 21, feeling like teens.
