Illinois – Warm pavement and gusty spring air are giving Chicago a brief taste of comfort this afternoon, but a sharp cooldown and breezy rain will quickly change how roads feel by Sunday into early Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Chicago, highs push near 68°F today and again Saturday with gusts reaching 20 to 25 mph. Conditions stay mostly dry through Saturday evening, but clouds thicken late in the weekend. By Sunday afternoon, scattered rain develops with a 20% chance and southwest winds increase to 30 mph, especially along I-90, I-55, and exposed lakefront routes.
That shift matters for drivers. Wet pavement combined with falling temperatures into the mid-30s by early Monday could create slick spots on bridges and overpasses. While widespread ice is not expected, localized “flash freezing” remains possible where water lingers. Plan extra time for the Monday morning commute.
Across Cook County and into DuPage and Lake counties, breezy conditions Sunday may reduce visibility at times during passing showers. Pedestrians should expect a raw feel despite temperatures near 50°F. By Monday, skies clear but highs stall near 40°F, keeping a chill in place.
The pattern moderates into Tuesday as temperatures rebound into the low 50s under mostly cloudy skies. Looking ahead, longer-range signals point toward a warmer stretch late next week, reinforcing early spring momentum.
If you’re heading out Sunday or early Monday, keep a jacket handy and watch for quick changes underfoot. Traveling Sunday? What are you seeing on your roads?
Five Day Outlook for Chicago, Illinois:
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 68°F, gusts up to 25 mph
Sunday: 50°F, slight rain chance, breezy with gusts to 30 mph
Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 40°F, morning chill near 34°F
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high near 52°F
Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 50°F
