Chicago, IL – Illinois residents can look forward to a dry and pleasant weekend, with highs ranging from the mid-70s to lower 80s. According to the US National Weather Service Chicago, the coolest temperatures will be near Lake Michigan due to daily lake breezes. The forecast indicates that highs will generally be in the mid-70s to lower 80s, with overnight lows between 55 and 68 degrees.
On Friday, temperatures will range from 74 to 81 degrees with partly cloudy skies. Saturday will see slightly warmer conditions with highs between 76 and 83 degrees and partly cloudy skies. Sunday’s weather remains consistent, with highs from 77 to 83 degrees. As the weekend progresses, the temperatures will stay cool along the Lake Michigan shore.
The pleasant weather will begin to change early next week, with chances of showers and thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service, there is a 15% chance of isolated thunderstorms on Monday, increasing to a 20% chance of scattered thunderstorms on Tuesday. Highs on both days will remain in the upper 70s to low 80s, with lows in the mid-60s.
Wednesday is expected to bring a 35% chance of rain, with temperatures reaching up to 84 degrees. Thursday and Friday will see a slight drop in temperatures, with highs between 80 and 81 degrees. The pleasant weather will return, providing relief from the early-week storms.
