CHICAGO, Illinois – After a damp and cloudy midweek, the Windy City is gearing up for a welcome return to sunshine and mild fall warmth by Friday. Commuters and travelers along I-90 and Lake Shore Drive can expect improving conditions as rain tapers off and skies brighten heading into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Chicago, scattered showers will continue early Wednesday before drier air and sunshine arrive Thursday. Temperatures will climb into the upper 60s to lower 70s, ideal for outdoor plans, leaf viewing, or early Halloween decorating. Winds shift southeast by Thursday, bringing a mild and comfortable breeze off Lake Michigan.
Friday marks the start of a quiet stretch of weather, with mostly sunny skies and highs near 72°F. Saturday looks equally pleasant, though a few light showers may return late Saturday night into Sunday morning. No widespread storms or cold snaps are expected through the weekend, making this one of the most favorable stretches of fall weather for the region so far this October.
The city’s Department of Streets and Sanitation advises residents to take advantage of the dry window for yard cleanup and outdoor projects before next week’s rain chances return. Beachfront joggers and cyclists should also stay alert for slick early morning surfaces following recent rainfall.
A mild, golden weekend lies ahead across Chicagoland — a true fall reprieve after several gray days.
Five-Day Forecast for Chicago, IL:
Wed: 61/54 – Scattered showers; breezy northeast winds.
Thu: 67/57 – Sunny; calm and mild afternoon.
Fri: 72/61 – Partly sunny; light southeast breeze.
Sat: 72/53 – Mostly cloudy; evening showers possible.
Sun: 68/48 – Mostly clear; comfortable fall air returns.
