CHICAGO — Cloudy skies could put a real damper on those hoping to catch the eclipse in Chicago on Monday.
The weather for the city is expected to be mostly cloudy during eclipse time (which runs roughly 11:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.), said Amy Seeley, a National Weather Service meteorologist.
The cloud cover could cause problems for would-be eclipse-gazers, said Charles Mott, a National Weather Service meteorologist, on Friday.
And there's also a 30 percent chance of rain during eclipse time, Seeley noted. As Mott noted, that could also "pose a problem" for those who were planning to watch the eclipse from Chicago.
The eclipse will start at 11:54 a.m., peak at 1:20 p.m. and the sky will return to normal by 2:42 p.m. In Chicago, the moon will appear to cover more than 86 percent of the sun (though Downstate Carbondale will get an even better view).
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Cloudy morning. May see some afternoon thinning in some spots. For graphical forecasts anytime, visit https://t.co/MZBJzxa0a2 #eclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/xVkQQlCPP5
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) August 21, 2017
Infrared satellite shows ample cirrus moving in from IA storms. May thin early p.m. Satellite is preliminary, non-operational. #eclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/Gfb6niXwPc
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) August 21, 2017
Clouds may spoil our view of Monday's solar eclipse. Hope for breaks in the clouds mid-day in nrn IL and nw IN! #ILWX #INWX #eclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/4uGb1HxEBI
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) August 20, 2017
Mostly cloudy with a few periods of showers and storms through Monday. Unfortunately, clouds likely for the solar eclipse. #ILWX #INWX pic.twitter.com/FjOxAJzhx4
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) August 20, 2017
Monday's cloud cover forecast with total eclipse path. Clouds are likely for nrn IL & nw IN, though may be breaks or thinning. #eclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/n1OjPpLvNM
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) August 20, 2017
Here is the latest cloud cover forecast for #Eclipse2017 . Blue represents clearer skies while grey represents more cloud cover. pic.twitter.com/aVFpdpOFVO
— NWS WPC (@NWSWPC) August 18, 2017
