Currently in Chicago — December 1, 2023: Clouds, rain, and a fond farewell

The weather, currently.

We will see rain in the wee hours of Friday morning, with an overnight low of around 39. Rain will continue until about noon on Friday, landing at a high of 44. We could have up to three quarters of an inch of precipitation, and the morning commute could be messy, so be careful out there. Rain and clouds will continue over the weekend but the highs will stick near the mid 40s for a few more days. Here’s a good roundup of information about the strong El Niño headed our way, and the effects we might expect as a result.

This will be my last missive from Chicagoland for now, so I want to sincerely thank those who reached out (you can contact me by clicking my name below). It’s been a wonderful adventure being the Chicago Currently correspondent, sharing the forecast along with all kinds of climate-related information with my readers. I wish you all a wonderful holiday season and a temperate 2024!

— Katje Sabin

What you can do, currently.

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Our goal — as always — is to co-create the most personalized, most informative weather service that exists. And, above all, to make this service accessible, equitable, and resilient enough to bring safety and joy to the climate emergency.