Hi TAs -
I am going to Chicago this Wednesday through Sunday for an annual ';Spring Break'; get together with old college girlfriends.
In California, it has gotten to be very solid Spring weather.
I looked online and it looks like cool weather in Chicago.
My question - we will be going on the architectural boat tour, shopping, museums and a Cubs game - how warmly should we dress? Does it feel like Spring - or is it still quite chilly? Would it be lightweight wool/cashmere sweaters, or cotton sweaters? A wool car coat length jacket, or a lightweight rain/windbreaker? Socks/nylons, or bare? Long sleeve shirts or short sleeve? Sandals yet? I am sure you get my drift.
Here in CA we have put away the warm (wool) clothing for the year, so I am just trying to figure out this trip. I appreciate your efforts.
AnnMV
How warmly should we dress this week in Chicago?
Google Chicago Weather before you pack. Keep in mind, downtown and Wrigley Field are close to Lake Michigan. Temperatures tend to be a bit cooler. Bring a jacket and/or sweater along with a small umbrella. I%26#39;m already in my sandals mode. I never wear nylons.
How warmly should we dress this week in Chicago?
Are we talking wool or cotton?
Cotton
Keep in mind you can get winter and summer basically in the same day, so you need to be prepared for a wide range. For example, this past Saturday it was in the mid-70s around noon and dropped down to the low 40s by early evening after a cold front moved through. The key this time of year is to have layers and be prepared for anything.
It looks like the weather will be mostly in the 50%26#39;s, with some wind and rain. With that combination, some people really feel the chill. I recommend long pants, no sandals, a cotton sweater for day and a warmer sweater for nighttime, plus a raincoat. You may even want gloves and a lightweight scarf if you are sensitive to the cold. Northerners won%26#39;t need all this, but, for Californians and southerners, our weather does take some getting used to.
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