2021 Christmas Forecast: What Weather To Expect In Joliet

JOLIET, IL — Heading over the hills and through the woods this Christmas? Before the holidays arrive in Joliet, know what Mother Nature has in store for your travel plans or celebrations.

Will we see snowflakes or clear skies this weekend? If you’re a fan of a white Christmas, you might find a lump of coal in your stocking in the form of clear, sunny skies.

If you’re staying in town on Christmas Eve, expect cloudy and breezy weather, with a high of 56, a low of 43, with 15-mph winds that could reach up to 25 mph.

By Christmas Day, light morning rain is expected that will clear up later in the day. The high will be 47 degrees, but the winds will continue: gusts of up to 21 miles an hour are expected.

Want a second opinion on this year’s holiday forecast? The National Weather Service is predicting that Friday will see slight drizzle after noon, and most of the day will be cloudy with a high near 53. Winds will travel 5 to 15 mph. On Christmas, there is a 50 percent chance of rain in the morning, and the rest of the day will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.