CHICAGO, IL – A gray sky and cool breeze settle over the city this Halloween morning as the Great Lakes region braces for light rain and gusty winds heading into the weekend. Commuters will notice a brisk northwest wind, with gusts near 20 mph, giving the air a chilly, late-October edge.
The National Weather Service in Chicago reports that skies will stay mostly cloudy through the day, with highs around 54°F. Conditions turn damp later Saturday, with scattered showers expected along I-80 and I-55, especially in the late afternoon and evening hours. Light rainfall totals are likely — enough to make streets slick for drivers and early holiday shoppers.
By Sunday, the pattern shifts. Drier air moves in behind the front, and sunshine returns with highs near 53°F. That stretch of calmer, brighter weather lasts into Monday, ideal for leaf cleanup and outdoor plans.
However, early November could start on a frosty note. Models suggest temperatures may dip into the mid-30s by midweek, especially across western and northern Illinois. Rural areas could see patchy frost and the first widespread chill of the month, signaling a shift toward true fall.
As Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, residents will gain an extra hour of rest — and possibly wake to a crisp, golden sunrise marking November’s first turn toward winter.
