Chicago, IL – A shift in weather is on the horizon for Illinois as the weekend’s mild conditions give way to breezy showers and a cooling trend starting Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service Chicago, rain chances will increase beginning Sunday afternoon, especially for areas north of Interstate 80. Winds will pick up as a cold front moves through, bringing scattered showers into Monday morning and lingering cloud cover through Tuesday.
Daytime highs in Chicago will reach into the low 70s Sunday before dropping to the upper 50s Monday and lower 50s Tuesday. Overnight lows are expected to fall from the 50s Sunday night to the 30s by Tuesday morning, signaling a return to colder-than-normal April conditions.
While the weekend will remain mostly dry, with highs in the 50s and 60s and partly cloudy skies, residents near Lake Michigan should anticipate cooler temperatures due to persistent onshore winds.
Motorists should prepare for potentially wet roads and breezy conditions impacting visibility Sunday evening and Monday morning. Those with early-week travel plans should monitor updates as conditions may affect commutes.
Residents are encouraged to dress in layers and secure outdoor items ahead of the wind shift. Check local alerts for updates as the front passes through early next week.
