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Illinois Weather Alert: Chicago Warms to 60° by Tuesday, Nov 7-11
Chicago, IL — Illinois residents are waking to a chilly November weekend, but Chicago's weather is preparing for a noticeable turnaround. Temperatures near 36 degrees early Saturday will climb toward
By Nolan Pierce · 2026-11-07T10:05:14.651Z
Chicago, IL — Illinois residents are waking to a chilly November weekend, but Chicago's weather is preparing for a noticeable turnaround. Temperatures near 36 degrees early Saturday will climb toward 59 by Sunday, creating a 23 degree difference.
The bigger story stretches into next week, when afternoon temperatures could approach 60 degrees before rain chances return.
According to the National Weather Service, Chicago Midway Airport reported 36 degrees early Saturday, with fair skies and northwest winds near 6 mph.
Saturday's high should reach 51 degrees as clouds gradually increase. Winds remain relatively light, offering residents a comfortable afternoon for errands, yard cleanup and outdoor activities.
Sunday Brings 59 Degrees, Gusty Winds Sunday delivers the weekend's biggest temperature jump.
Afternoon temperatures should reach 59 degrees under partly sunny skies, becoming sunnier as the day progresses.
However, west southwest winds of 10 to 15 mph could gust to 25 mph.
Those gusts may scatter fallen leaves and move unsecured outdoor decorations. Residents should secure lightweight items before winds increase.
Drivers on I 90, I 94 and I 55 should remain attentive to occasional crosswinds, particularly in exposed areas.
Near 60 Degrees Before Rain Chances Return Monday continues the mild November pattern, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures near 59 degrees.
Tuesday could reach 60 degrees, providing another opportunity to finish outdoor projects before colder weather eventually returns.
Veterans Day, Wednesday, remains mostly sunny with a high near 55 degrees.
By Thursday, the outlook introduces a chance of rain. Rain could mix with snow Thursday night into Friday as temperatures approach the upper 30s.
That possibility deserves attention, but accumulating snow and icy highways are not currently indicated in the supplied Chicago outlook.
Meteorologists at the Weather Prediction Center are also tracking separate rain systems affecting other regions. Their national discussion does not identify a significant Chicago snowstorm through Monday.
As Thanksgiving approaches, residents should monitor updated forecasts for colder air and potential winter precipitation. No specific Chicago snow event is established for that period.
For now, the coming warmup offers a useful break from November's colder mornings.