Chicago, Illinois – Smoke from distant wildfires is keeping Chicago and much of northern Illinois under a veil of haze as temperatures climb back toward summer norms this week. Sunday starts with hazy skies and patchy smoke, while afternoon highs reach the low 80s.
According to the National Weather Service in Chicago, the haze will persist with mild nights and steady warming each day. Air quality may drop at times, especially in urban corridors and near Lake Michigan, as patchy smoke periodically reaches the surface. A slight chance of rain is possible Tuesday, mainly south of I-80, but most areas will remain dry under filtered sunshine.
Highs in the city and suburbs will hover in the low to mid-80s through Thursday, peaking near 89 degrees by the end of the week. Overnight lows will range from the upper 50s to low 70s, with the mildest conditions closest to the lakefront. Residents with respiratory issues should limit outdoor activity when smoke is most noticeable.
Expect the haze and summerlike warmth to hold steady through at least Thursday, with additional advisories possible if wildfire smoke thickens. Updates will continue as conditions change.
Five Day Forecast for Chicago, Illinois:
- Sunday: Hazy, smoky skies. High 76-82°F. Low 56-66°F
- Monday: Partly sunny, lingering haze. High 79-84°F. Low 61-69°F
- Tuesday: Partly cloudy, 20% chance of rain south of I-80. High 80-85°F. Low 63-70°F
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, continued haze. High 82-87°F. Low 64-72°F
- Thursday: Partly sunny, warm. High 84-89°F. Low 66-73°F
