Mild Temps Forecast for Chicago's Valentine's Day Weekend

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Chicago is experiencing a mild stretch of weather for the Valentine's Day weekend, with forecast highs expected to reach the mid-50s across much of the suburban areas, although temperatures will be cooler by the lake, likely due to a breeze expected later today. Saturday morning started with some decent sunshine, but clouds are expected to enter the area later in the day.

Why it matters

This unseasonably warm weather for mid-February is a departure from the typical cold temperatures Chicago experiences at this time of year, when highs usually only reach around 35 degrees. The mild conditions are expected to continue for a few more days, providing a pleasant backdrop for Valentine's Day weekend activities.

The details

According to Fox Chicago Meteorologist Mark Strehl, forecast highs for Saturday are expected to reach the mid-50s across much of the suburban areas, although temperatures will be cooler by the lakefront, with a forecast high of around 44 degrees. The mild conditions are due to a breeze expected later today. The area is also expected to see increasing cloud cover throughout the day.

• Saturday morning started with some decent sunshine.
• Clouds are expected to enter the area later today.
• Saturday and Monday will see highs in the upper 50s.
• Temperatures could reach a high of 60 degrees in parts of the area by midweek.

What’s next

The mild conditions are expected to continue for a few more days, providing a pleasant backdrop for Valentine's Day weekend activities.