Chicago, Illinois – A seasonably cool stretch of weather is expected across northeastern Illinois this week, with temperatures gradually edging closer to the freezing mark by the end of the workweek.
According to the National Weather Service Chicago, high temperatures Monday are forecast to range from 25 to 28 degrees, keeping conditions firmly below freezing across the region. Skies will remain mostly cloudy, with a slight chance of snow overnight into early Tuesday.
Tuesday and Wednesday will remain cold, with daytime highs generally between 23 and 28 degrees and overnight lows falling into the single digits and teens. Forecasters note that a few lake-effect snow showers are possible near Lake Michigan, particularly affecting areas close to I-94 in far northeastern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Accumulations, if any, are expected to be minor.
By Thursday, temperatures begin a slow moderation, with highs forecast between 28 and 34 degrees. Cloud cover is expected to persist, and overnight lows will range from the lower to upper 20s.
The warmest day of the week is expected to arrive Friday, when highs may reach 31 to 37 degrees, allowing some locations to briefly touch or exceed the freezing mark for the first time in several days. A chance of light snow is indicated late in the week, though no significant accumulation details were provided.
Major travel routes including Interstate 90, Interstate 88, Interstate 80, and Interstate 94 are expected to see generally routine winter driving conditions, though motorists should remain alert during overnight and early morning hours when temperatures are coldest.
Students, commuters, and outdoor workers may feel the prolonged cold most during morning hours, particularly midweek. While no major winter storm is anticipated, residents are encouraged to monitor updates for any changes, especially related to lake-effect snow chances.
