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Chicago, IL Rain Update Nov. 2-3: Showers Through Wednesday
Chicago, IL — A warm but increasingly unsettled weather pattern is moving into northeastern Illinois beginning Monday, Nov. 2, bringing several opportunities for rain, breezy conditions and a noticeab
By Elliot Vaughn · 2026-11-02T21:27:53.798Z
Chicago, IL — A warm but increasingly unsettled weather pattern is moving into northeastern Illinois beginning Monday, Nov. 2, bringing several opportunities for rain, breezy conditions and a noticeable temperature drop heading into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Chicago, showers will develop intermittently over the next several days, while temperatures briefly climb well above typical early November levels before gradually cooling.
Monday Night: Showers Begin Moving In
Monday evening and overnight, rain chances will increase mainly near and west of a Dixon to Antioch line.
Breezy conditions are expected, with overnight temperatures remaining unusually mild between 58 and 61 degrees across the forecast area.
Tuesday, Nov. 3: Temperatures Could Reach 76 Degrees
Tuesday will bring the warmest weather of the week, with afternoon highs ranging from 68 to 76 degrees.
Showers are expected to gradually expand eastward, accompanied by breezy conditions.
Drivers traveling across the Chicago metropolitan area and surrounding northern Illinois communities could encounter wet pavement and reduced visibility during passing showers.
Wednesday Through Friday: Cooler Air Arrives
By Wednesday, Nov. 4, temperatures will begin falling, with highs between 57 and 66 degrees. Morning showers should gradually end, although isolated afternoon rain remains possible.
Thursday brings another chance of isolated to scattered afternoon showers, with highs ranging from 54 to 59 degrees.
By Friday, Nov. 6, temperatures will drop further, with highs between 51 and 56 degrees and overnight lows potentially reaching 40 degrees in cooler locations.
What Residents Should Expect
The National Weather Service expects temperatures to stair step downward toward more typical early November conditions after Tuesday's brief warmup.
Residents should prepare for changing temperatures, occasional wet roads and breezy conditions throughout the week.
Forecast conditions may vary by location, particularly between Chicago, the suburbs and outlying northern Illinois communities.
For updated local forecasts, visit weather.gov/chicago .