Chicagoans can look forward to to briskly embrace a sunny, mild weekend, with temperatures remaining pleasantly seasonal. According to the National Weather Service, today's weather boasts mostly sunny skies and a comfortable high near 65 degrees, with gentle northeast winds blowing at 5 to 10 mph. As night falls, the forecast promises partly cloudy skies and a low around 52, with winds shifting east southeast after midnight.
The positive weather trend continues into Sunday, with the promise of full sunshine and a high near 69, while southeast winds move at a steady clip of 5 to 10 mph. "Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph," according to the National Weather Service forecast. The Columbus Day holiday will welcome partly sunny skies and a high near 73, maintaining the string of agreeable weather conditions.
Mark Strehl, a meteorologist for Fox 32, echoes the sunny disposition of Chicago's weather, forecasting mid to upper 60s for today's high temperatures. Some areas just outside the city, like Grundy, LaSalle, and Kankakee counties, could witness the mercury tip around 70 degrees. Per Strehl's report, the clouds from Friday have dissipated, setting the stage for a vibrant Saturday. However, some clouds "could return later this afternoon." Nonetheless, the sun is set to reclaim the skies for Sunday and much of the coming week.
According to the same Fox 32 report, the pleasurable conditions aren't expected to take a rain check any time soon, with a dry week ahead. Additional details from the National Weather Service point to a "Mostly cloudy" Monday night with a low dipping to 59, while Tuesday oscillates to partly sunny with highs near 68. As midweek approaches, the forecast anticipates a slight chance of showers Tuesday night, but Wednesday reverts back to mostly sunny with a high near 62. The remainder of the week affirms this holding pattern of sunny days and partly cloudy nights.
