CHICAGO, IL – City lights shimmered under a cool, clear sky early Saturday, with the chill of late October brushing Lake Michigan’s shoreline. It’s a calm start for Chicago, but forecasters say the quiet stretch won’t last long — clouds and showers are expected to make a midweek return as temperatures begin their late-fall slide.
According to the National Weather Service in Chicago, the weekend will stay largely dry and mild. Saturday’s highs reach the low 50s with just a slight chance of sprinkles before noon. Sunday brings full sunshine and a touch of warmth, with highs near 59°F — ideal for outdoor events or early Halloween decorating. By Monday, temperatures hover in the upper 50s as southerly breezes strengthen and humidity builds ahead of the next front.
Rain chances increase Tuesday, when a low-pressure system pushes across northern Illinois. Light to moderate showers could dampen the morning commute, especially along I-55 and I-290. No severe weather is expected, but roads may become slick during the heaviest bursts. Winds could gust near 20 mph at times, adding a breezy chill off the lake.
By Wednesday, skies gradually clear, and temperatures dip back toward the mid-50s. The second half of the week looks seasonably cool — pleasant for trick-or-treat planning as Halloween approaches Friday.
For now, Chicago enjoys one more dry, golden weekend before the pattern turns wetter and windier.
A chilly November lies ahead, and this week’s showers mark the first step toward it.
Five-Day Forecast for Chicago, IL:
Sat: 53/47 – Partly sunny; brief morning sprinkles possible.
Sun: 59/46 – Sunny, mild; light southeast breeze.
Mon: 57/47 – Mostly sunny; increasing clouds late.
Tue: 56/47 – Cloudy with rain chances; breezy at times.
Wed: 54/46 – Partly sunny; lingering light showers early.
