Thursday: like Wednesday, but not as hot and sunnier. So, better.

THURSDAY WEATHER INFOGRAPHIC:

Overall: high 78, low 43, windy with GUSTS UP TO 38 MPH (as indicated above).

AM: Low 70s, sunny, wind from the SW at 19 MPH

PM: Mid 70s, partly cloudy, winds from the west-northwest at 17 MPH.

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How windy is it? 

This windy! Well no, probably not quite this windy. But pretty windy nonetheless.

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DIVVY BIKE REPORT:

All stations operational.

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STREET CLOSURES:

Partial street closures here.

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OVERALL COMMUTE RATING:

2.5/4. Could be nice if you don’t get blown away.

Enjoy your rides!

(WE REGRET THE LATE FORECAST.)

Wednesday: Gusty! Gale-y! Blowy! Yes, that’s a word. Look it up.

Not only does Chicago have the market cornered on 19th-century boosterish bluster, it also has plenty of the real-life climatological stuff too. At least tomorrow.

WEDNESDAY WEATHER INFOGRAPHIC:

Note the GALE WATCH in all caps. Winds could get to 30 MPH or higher.

Overall: high 83, low 67. 20% chance of rain. Winds 20-30 MPH.

AM: low 70s, partly cloudy, winds from the SSW at 16 MPH.

PM:  low 80s, cloudy, 22 MPH winds from the south, 15% chance of rain.

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VISUAL REPRESENTATION OF EXPECTED WINDINESS: 

I’m told that’s a live image from Lake Michigan. Except the wind is real and not coming from 747 engines.

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DIVVY REPORT: all stations operational.

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STREET CLOSURES and PARTIAL STREET CLOSURES

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OVERALL COMMUTE RATING:

2/4. All right if you can manage the wind and it doesn’t rain.

Enjoy your rides!

Tuesday: a good day to ride a bike? A bad day to ride a bike? Why not both.

Note the happy AM sun face and the angry PM sun face. This is what we’re talking about.

Overall: high 87, low 69, windy.

Morning: around 70 degrees, partly cloudy, wind from the SSW at 10 MPH.

Evening: unseasonably hot. 20 MPH winds! Could be a good thing if you’re commuting to the north. If not, sucks for you.

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Lettuce Cat Wind Meter:

No surprises here. 20 mph winds’ll swipe the leaf right off yer noggin.

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Air-Conditioner-Cat Heat Meter:

Hot, I guess. (This concept might need some work.)

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DIVVY REPORT: all stations operational.

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STREET CLOSURES:

Here.

And partial street closures map here.

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OVERALL COMMUTE RATING:

2/4. Try not to sweat too much!

Enjoy your rides.

 

Monday: could it be the highest rated bike commute of the year??? The only way you can find out is by reading below!

MONDAY WEATHER INFOGRAPHIC:

Overall: high 73, low 52

Morning: high 50s, sunny, gentle winds from the east-southeast.

Evening: high 60s to low 70s, partly cloudy, 8MPH winds from the east

BUT: 25% chance of rain in the evening. Watch out.

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Even non-humans are considering commuting by bike tomorrow!

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DIVVY REPORT: all stations operational.

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STREET CLOSURES: 

A long list, most of which end on Sunday. Check here.

Partial street closures here.

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OVERALL COMMUTE RATING:

3.75/4. Almost the best ever! But threat of rain keeps the day from living up to its potential.

Enjoy your rides!

Friday: what a day to ride a bike!

FRIDAY WEATHER INFOGRAPHIC:

Nice day.

Overall: high 59, low 44, mostly sunny, not too windy

AM: high 40s, partly cloudy, negligible wind

PM: high 50s, sunny, wind from the NNE at 10 MPH.

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Feline Weather Representation of the Day:

Sunglasses: not a bad idea.

Cat could teach you a thing or two about suave helmet removal.

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DIVVY REPORT: all stations operational.

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STREET CLOSURE REPORT:

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OVERALL COMMUTE RATING:

3.8 stars. A day to make you thankful for your bike commute.

Thursday: cloudy, windy, cool. Maybe rainy. But nothing extreme.

THURSDAY WEATHER INFOGRAPHIC:

Overall: high 55, low 43, mostly cloudy, 20% chance of rain

Morning: high 40s, cloudy, moderate winds from the NNE, 15% chance of rain

Evening: mid 50s, cloudy, moderate winds from the NNE, 15% chance of rain

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Lettuce Cat Wind Meter:

14 mph winds: strong enough to make a cat’s lettuce flop.

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DIVVY REPORT: all stations operational.

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STREET CLOSURE REPORT: 

Partial street closures here.

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OVERALL COMMUTE RATING:

2.75/4. Wind, clouds, rain chance make this an all right day to ride. Nothin’ special.

Enjoy your rides!

Wednesday: probably a pretty nice day for biking. But possibly not. Who knows!

WEDNESDAY WEATHER INFOGRAPHIC:

Overall: high 57, low 48, mostly cloudy, 40% chance of rain.

Morning: low 50s, partly cloudy, slight chance of rain. Light wind from the northeast.

Evening: mid 50s, cloudy, 40% chance of rain. Wind from the NE at 7 MPH.

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Lettuce Cat Wind Meter: 

Tranquil. No confirmation on whether this is lettuce though. (Rhubarb?)

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DIVVY REPORT: California and Altgeld still out. All others operational.

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STREET CLOSURE REPORT:

Partial street closures here.

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OVERALL COMMUTE RATING:

2.8 stars. Why? Because it’s probably not gonna rain.

Enjoy your rides!

Tuesday: not looking too good. Cold and rainy. Rain expected Wednesday too.

Before that, an announcement:

Important CDOT meeting!

5:30 PM tomorrow

AN Pritzker School Auditorium

2009 W. Schiller Street

CDOT and Aldermen Moreno, Waguespack, and Hopkins are hosting a meeting about fixing Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park. Quite possibly the most dangerous street in the city for cyclists. Go! Attend!

Anyway.

TUESDAY WEATHER INFOGRAPHIC:

Overall: high 49, low 44, cloudy with a 70% chance of rain

Morning: low 40s, 65% chance of rain, winds from the ESE at 7 MPH

Evening: high 40s, rain possible, winds from the NE at 8 MPH

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LETTUCE CAT WIND METER:

A pleasant breeze. Less pleasant if it’s raining.

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RECOMMENDED RAIN GEAR OF THE WEEK:

Rain bubble recommended!

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DIVVY REPORT: California Ave & Altgeld St. out of service. Check here for up-to-the-minute reports.

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STREET CLOSURE REPORT:

Partial street closures here.

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OVERALL COMMUTE RATING:

1.5/4. Not good!