Chicago, IL – Chicago residents can look forward to warm, sunny conditions as October begins, with mid-80s possible heading into Friday and Saturday. Outdoor activities, traffic, and early Halloween decorating plans will see ideal conditions as the city kicks off the fall season.
According to the National Weather Service, partly sunny skies Wednesday give way to clearing Thursday and full sunshine Friday. Friday’s high may reach 86 degrees with light winds. Saturday will be nearly identical with highs around 85. Residents planning to travel via I-55, I-90, and I-94 should expect smooth conditions, with no major weather-related delays forecast.
Thursday will start mostly cloudy, but skies will brighten by afternoon with a high of 77. Friday and Saturday both look sunny and seasonably warm, a reminder of summer despite the October calendar. By Sunday, highs will settle into the lower 80s before cooler air arrives early next week.
Looking ahead, showers return Monday night into Tuesday, with highs dropping back into the 70s. This will mark the first notable cooldown of the month, signaling a more traditional fall pattern.
For now, Chicagoans can take advantage of the sunshine. Whether setting up Halloween decorations, planning a trip to the pumpkin patch, or enjoying lakefront walks, the upcoming stretch offers prime fall weather.
Five-Day Forecast:
- Thursday: High 77, partly sunny.
- Friday: High 86, sunny.
- Saturday: High 85, sunny.
- Sunday: High 84, sunny.
- Monday: High 81, mostly sunny, chance of showers by night.
