Cooler Weather Ahead for the Weekend
It’s shaping up to be a pretty pleasant fall day in Chicagoland, with abundant fall colors and temperatures right around normal for this time of year.
Early Morning Temps Range from the 50s
Early-morning temperatures ranged mostly in the 50s throughout the area, with highs expected to reach the low to mid-60s by the afternoon hours.
A Mix of Sun and Clouds with a Slight Chance of Showers
A mix of sun and clouds is expected, with a slight chance for spotty afternoon showers. Winds, however, will pick up from the north/northwest, with gusts up to 30 or 40 miles per hour later Sunday.
Chilly Fall Air to Arrive Early in the Week
And that’ll usher in some chilly fall air for the start of the work week, with overnight lows dipping into the 30s and daytime highs by Tuesday topping out in the mid-50s.
Sunshine and Warmth to Return Late in the Week
But sunshine and warmth will build up again later in the week, with Chicagoland looking at sunshine and temps in low to mid-70s in the early forecast for next weekend.
Forecast
Today
- Partly sunny and gusty. Slight chance of PM showers. Winds WNW at 15-25 mph, gusts to 40. High 64.
- Low: 45
Tonight
- Breezy, cloudy and cooler overnight. Winds NNW at 5-15 mph, gusts to 30.
- Low: 45
Tomorrow
- Mostly cloudy, spotty showers and some lake-effect rain in NW Indiana. Winds easing, NNW at 5-15 mph. High: 57
Extended Outlook
- More rain at times on Tuesday in what will likely be our coolest day of the week, with a high of 54. More sunshine for Thursday all the way through next weekend. Temps climbing a bit each day to get back into the mid- to low 70s for Saturday and Sunday.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the current temperature range for early mornings?
A: Early morning temperatures ranged mostly in the 50s throughout the area.
Q: What are the expected temperatures for the weekend?
A: Partly sunny and gusty on Saturday, with a high of 64; and mostly cloudy on Sunday, with a high of 57.
Q: What is the forecast for next weekend?
A: Temperatures are expected to climb a bit each day, reaching mid- to low 70s on Saturday and Sunday.
Q: Will it be a cold start to the work week?
A: Yes, with overnight lows dipping into the 30s and daytime highs by Tuesday topping out in the mid-50s.
