CHICAGO — Chicago residents should prepare for a damp and cool start to the week, though a significant temperature jump is expected just in time for the weekend.
Midweek Cool Down
The city will remain under cloudy skies this Tuesday, with showers primarily affecting areas south of the city. Highs will struggle to reach 58°C, dropping to a chilly 43°C at night.
Wednesday looks to be the coolest day of the week, with persistent cloud cover and a high of only 53°C.
Stray Showers and Gradual Warming
As we head into Thursday and Friday, the region will see “stray showers.” While not a total washout, residents should keep umbrellas handy. Temperatures will begin a slow climb, reaching 64°C by Friday afternoon.
The Weekend Outlook
The highlight of the 7-day forecast is Saturday. It promises to be the pick of the week with mostly sunny skies and a pleasant high of 72°C—perfect for outdoor activities.
However, the sunshine won’t last long. Sunday brings a return of showers and a dip in temperatures back to the low 60s.
7-Day At A Glance:
- Tuesday: Cloudy, showers south. High: 58 | Low: 43
- Wednesday: Cloudy. High: 53 | Low: 41
- Thursday: Stray showers. High: 58 | Low: 42
- Friday: Stray showers. High: 64 | Low: 49
- Saturday: Mostly sunny. High: 72 | Low: 50
- Sunday: Showers. High: 63 | Low: 45
- Monday: Mostly cloudy. High: 63 | Low: 48
