Chicago, Illinois – Chilly breezes and patchy drizzle will mark a dreary start to the workweek in Chicago, but brighter skies are on the way by midweek.
According to the National Weather Service, early Monday morning may bring light drizzle and a slight chance of showers before 8 a.m., with overcast skies lingering into the afternoon. Gusty northeast winds up to 25 mph will make it feel colder than the forecast high of 54°F. Wind gusts and reduced visibility may slow morning commuters along Lake Shore Drive and I-90.
Conditions begin to improve late Monday, with calmer winds overnight and mostly sunny skies returning by Tuesday. Daytime highs will steadily climb from the mid-50s Monday to near 63°F Tuesday and 60°F by Wednesday, offering a dry, comfortable stretch for the middle of the week.
Nighttime lows will dip into the mid-40s, keeping a spring chill in the air, especially along the lakefront. Residents can expect a dry end to the week with sunshine holding through the weekend.
Chicago 5-Day Spring Forecast:
- Monday: Breezy, light drizzle early, high 54°F (20% chance).
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 63°F.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 60°F.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 55°F.
- Friday: Sunny and cool, high 58°F.
