Chicago, Ill. – Drivers faced dangerous pockets of dense fog across the northern suburbs Tuesday morning, especially along I-90 and I-94. Limited visibility made rush hour slow-going, though skies are clearing as drier, calmer fall weather moves in.
According to the National Weather Service in Chicago, the fog risk ended by 9 a.m., with sunshine dominating the remainder of the day. A stretch of dry, mild weather will carry into early October, offering a break from the recent unsettled conditions.
Tuesday brings highs near 76 degrees with light northeast winds. Tonight cools to the lower 60s under partly cloudy skies. Wednesday will start October with sun and highs in the lower 70s. Clouds return by Wednesday night, though no rain is expected.
By Thursday, southeast winds will lift highs to the upper 70s. Friday turns warmer still, with sunshine and highs climbing into the mid-80s — a reminder that fall in Chicago can still feel like summer.
Residents planning outdoor activities should expect dry ground and comfortable air through Saturday. The combination of sunshine and warmer afternoons offers favorable conditions for travel, construction, and community events.
More updates are expected later in the week, but no hazardous weather is forecast after Tuesday’s fog.
Five-Day Forecast for Chicago, Illinois
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 76. Low 61.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 73. Low 61.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 77. Low 65.
- Friday: Sunny, high 85. Low 68.
- Saturday: Sunny, high 86. Low 67.
