Illinois – A warm, gray morning settles over the Chicago shoreline as low clouds brush across the lakefront and dampen streetlights along Lake Shore Drive. Pavement stays cool and slightly slick, giving the city an early November stillness before winds begin their familiar push off the lake. The week before Thanksgiving brings busy travel plans, and early shifts in the pattern could influence both local commutes and regional routes.
According to the National Weather Service, Chicago begins with mild air near 60°F and southwest winds near 15 mph. Gusts may hit 20 mph through late morning, which can nudge high-profile vehicles on I-55, I-90, and I-94. Residents should prepare for changing crosswinds, especially during midday errands and youth sports events.
According to forecasters, decreasing clouds today will give way to a brighter, breezy afternoon. Highs reach the upper 60s before cooler northwest winds settle in late. Tonight turns mostly clear with lows near 37°F, offering crisp air ideal for early holiday decorating or neighborhood walks.
According to meteorologists, Sunday stays sunny but cooler with highs near 48°F. Northwest winds strengthen to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph, producing biting wind over open fields west of Joliet and Plainfield.
Models hint at a Winter Tease Monday as a disturbance brings a 70% chance of rain after midnight. Light showers may linger into Tuesday morning, possibly reducing visibility on pre-Thanksgiving travel routes across northern Illinois. Temperatures trend downward midweek, setting the stage for future cold snaps later in November.
Five-Day Forecast for Chicago, IL:
Sat: 67/37 – Clearing, gusty; mild finish.
Sun: 48/34 – Sunny; cooler NW breeze.
Mon: 48/39 – Mostly sunny; late rain chance.
Tue: 45/39 – Rain early; damp commute.
Wed: 48/40 – Partly sunny; stable travel window.
