Chicago Weather Forecast
Sunshine will return on Monday, bringing a warming trend to the Chicago area. Temperatures are expected to rise into the 60s this week, marking a pleasant shift in the weather.
Sunday Conditions
The day began very cold, with temperatures in the mid to upper 20s near and south of I-80. Most of Chicagoland woke up in the lower 30s, but Chicago itself stayed warmer with morning lows in the lower 40s.
Thanks to gusty southwest winds, warmer air moved in during the afternoon, allowing temperatures to climb into the low to mid 50s.
Overnight and Monday
Tonight will be partly cloudy and breezy, with lows in the upper 30s to low 40s. Southwesterly winds are expected to gust around 25 mph overnight.
Highs on Monday will reach about 60 degrees, continuing the warming trend.
Tuesday Through Friday
- Tuesday: Increasing cloud cover with a very slight chance of a stray sprinkle. Most areas will remain dry with partly to mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures will be warmer than average, in the lower 60s.
- Wednesday: Partly cloudy and mild, with highs in the lower 60s.
- Thursday: Cooler air and more clouds are expected, but temperatures will still be slightly above normal in the mid to upper 50s.
- Thursday night and Friday: A cold front will bring the next chance of rain. Temperatures will be near the lower 60s on Friday, before colder air arrives for the weekend.
Fox 32's Emily Wahls reports, "Southwesterly winds will continue gusting around 25 mph overnight."
Overall, the week brings a welcome return to mild and warmer weather, with only brief chances of rain.
Author's summary: Chicago will experience a warm spell with temperatures reaching the 60s, accompanied by breezy conditions and a chance of rain later in the week before cooling off for the weekend.