Chicago, IL – Chicago residents can enjoy a warm, sunny Friday before rain showers move in over the weekend, bringing cooler temperatures and a chance of rain through Columbus Day. Today, the city will see clear skies and mild weather, with a high near 71 degrees. Winds will be light, coming from the east at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight, mostly clear skies will persist, with a low around 54 degrees. Winds will shift to the south overnight, picking up slightly, with gusts reaching 15 mph after midnight.
Friday is expected to be sunny and warm, with temperatures climbing to 83 degrees. Light southwest winds between 5 and 15 mph will add to the comfortable fall conditions. However, rain chances will increase late Friday night, with a 20% chance of showers developing after midnight, as clouds move in.
By Saturday afternoon, a 30% chance of showers is forecast, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 71 degrees. Saturday night brings a higher chance of rain, with showers expected before midnight and lows around 52 degrees.
The unsettled weather continues into Sunday, with a 20% chance of showers after 1 p.m. and partly cloudy skies. Highs will reach 65 degrees, while Sunday night remains breezy, with more rain possible and lows around 45 degrees.
Looking ahead to Columbus Day, a chance of showers will persist, with cooler temperatures and highs around 55 degrees. Monday night will remain chilly, with lows dipping to 42 degrees. Sunny skies are expected to return by Tuesday, as temperatures stabilize in the mid-60s.
