Chicago gets one more easy fall day Tuesday, with bright sunshine and a high near 60 degrees before the forecast takes a wetter, windier turn. By Thursday, rain showers and north winds could make the city feel more like late fall than the current mild stretch.
Tuesday Brings Sunshine And Light Winds
Temperatures climb from the upper 40s early to around 60 Tuesday afternoon, with mostly sunny skies and light winds. The evening stays quiet, though clouds build and temperatures slide to around 43 overnight.
Veterans Day Turns More Unsettled
Wednesday's Veterans Day forecast now carries a 50% chance of rain showers, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 54. The latest outlook from the National Weather Service also allows for isolated thunderstorms south of Interstate 80, though Chicago's more likely issue is a damp, gray afternoon.
That is a meaningful change from Hoodline's Monday forecast, which described Veterans Day as mostly sunny with only a slight shower chance. Wednesday night brings a stronger north wind of 15 to 20 mph and a low near 40.
Thursday Looks Wet And Blustery
Rain showers become likely Thursday, with a 70% chance and a high near 46. Northerly flow may bring strong gusts near the Indiana lakeshore. Thursday night stays cold and breezy, with temperatures falling to around 36 and a slight chance of lingering showers.
Rain May Mix With Snow Outside The City
Friday remains chilly, topping out near 44, with lake-effect showers possible. Lake-effect precipitation could persist from Wednesday night into early Saturday, especially in northwest Indiana, where snow may mix in at times; in Chicago, the main impacts are more likely to be cold, wet and windy conditions.
Weekend Rebound
Weekend Rebound Saturday turns partly cloudy near 50, followed by a sunny Sunday near 52. The forecast currently carries no watches, warnings or advisories for the Chicago area, but outdoor plans will be easier Tuesday than later in the week, when rain gear and a heavier jacket become the safer bet.
