Unseasonably Mild open to the weekend for much of the central and eastern U.S while early season chill grips the West

Saturday forecast highs 

How far from normal? 

Temperatures forecast to remain well above normal overall through the next 7 days with some cooling likely the final week of November.  

Forecast temperature anomaly Nov. 15-21. 

Forecast temperature anomaly November 22 thru 28. 

Unseasonable late season warmth ahead Tuesday amid gusty southerly winds.  

Highs in Chicago more than 15° above normal. 

Forecast highs 

How far from normal? 

Tuesday forecast wind gusts

More beneficial rain on the way, but the heaviest rainfall likely to stay west of Chicago

Forecast total rainfall through Wednesday evening.