"2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Clear Sky Forecast and Viewing Guide"

Despite rainy conditions on Sunday, the National Weather Service predicts mostly clear skies for Monday's solar eclipse in the Chicago area, with little to no cloud cover expected to obstruct the view. While Chicago will experience about 94% eclipse coverage, parts of southern Illinois and central Indiana will be in the path of totality. Forecasts for southern Illinois indicate high-level cloud cover, which is not expected to significantly impede visibility. Additionally, experts anticipate low solar activity and a low chance of a coronal mass ejection during the eclipse.