CHICAGO, IL – A low gray ceiling hangs over the skyline this morning, with Lake Michigan’s breeze carrying the damp chill of early November through city streets. Pavement glistens lightly from scattered drizzle, and temperatures in the mid-40s make it a day for jackets and coffee on the go.
According to the National Weather Service in Chicago, isolated showers are possible through early afternoon, followed by clearing skies later today. Highs will struggle to reach 49°F, with light west winds gusting near 15 mph. A few spotty showers could redevelop this evening before calmer, drier air settles in overnight.
Sunday looks brighter and slightly warmer, with highs climbing into the mid-50s under mostly sunny skies. The shift marks the start of a longer stretch of pleasant, stable weather that will carry into early next week. Monday’s highs near 58°F and light southwest winds will make for ideal conditions across northern Illinois — good for post-Halloween cleanup, leaf removal, or early yard prep before Thanksgiving travel begins later this month.
No significant rain is expected again until late Thursday, when early signs of another cool-down could return from the Upper Midwest. While no snow is in the forecast yet, forecasters note that November patterns can shift quickly, so residents should stay alert for colder intrusions by mid-month.
After a gray start, Chicago’s first full week of November promises crisp mornings, milder afternoons, and plenty of blue sky ahead.
Five-Day Outlook for Chicago, IL:
Sat: 49/41 – Mostly cloudy; scattered light showers.
Sun: 54/44 – Mostly sunny; calmer winds.
Mon: 58/42 – Sunny; pleasant fall day.
Tue: 58/44 – Mostly sunny; mild and dry.
Wed: 59/41 – Partly cloudy; light southwest breeze.
