Chicago is looking at a mostly cloudy start Monday, with skies expected to remain mostly cloudy and a high near 61 degrees. The latest NWS Chicago forecast calls for persistent clouds through the day.
Clouds And Wind Set The Tone Monday
Skies are expected to remain mostly cloudy Monday afternoon, with breezy northeast winds. The updated NWS point forecast gives the afternoon sky and wind details.
Monday night temperatures are expected to drop to around 52 degrees. The current NWS forecast lists the overnight low.
There are no current watches or warnings for Illinois or Indiana, but a Small Craft Advisory remains in effect for part of the Lake Michigan shore through 7 a.m. Tuesday. The latest NWS Chicago briefing gives the advisory area and overnight outlook.
Warmer Weather Returns By Wednesday
Tuesday brings persistent clouds and a high near 63 degrees. Wednesday looks milder and brighter, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures climbing to around 72. The latest NWS Chicago forecast has the updated highs and sky conditions.
NWS Chicago expects warmth through the remainder of the week. Forecasters attribute the warmup to a cold front shifting south and a Canadian high-pressure system combining with troughing over the Plains and Upper Midwest, along with a return to mild southerly winds. NWS Chicago’s forecast discussion outlines the pattern and temperature outlook.
That midweek warmth will linger into Thursday, when Chicago could reach 73 degrees. Showers are possible from late Wednesday night into Thursday.
Halloween Weekend Outlook
Friday should be partly sunny with a high near 69. The weekend looks dry, with Sunday's high near 72.
A forecast high near 68 degrees for Halloween would be mild.
The weekend forecast looks dry. For now, Monday's main story is simpler: clouds, breezy northeast winds and a short-lived cooldown before Chicago gets another taste of summerlike warmth.
