Chicago Weather: Welcome to October
The city of Chicago is getting ready to welcome October with a bang, and by that, we mean a cold front. Yes, you read that right, a cold front is expected to move into Chicagoland this morning, bringing with it cooler temperatures and gusty winds.
The Brief
A cold front will bring cooler temperatures and gusty winds to Chicagoland today, with highs near 70 and lows in the 40s tonight. The rest of the week looks sunny and warm, with highs reaching the upper 70s by Thursday.
October Weather Outlook
October starts with a cold front moving into Chicagoland this morning. Fortunately, there won’t be any rain accompanying the cold front. A band of clouds will hover over the area for a few hours, causing a 10-degree drop in temperatures. Expect some gusty NW winds, which will make it feel even cooler. Highs will be close to 70 degrees this afternoon, with sunny skies taking over after the morning clouds. Tonight will be cool, with lows in the 40s, warmest downtown.
Tomorrow looks sunny, with temperatures in the low 70s. Thursday will be warmer, with plenty of sunshine and highs reaching the upper 70s. Friday will see another cold front move in, but the cooling will be moderate. The weekend looks mainly sunny and warm, with temperatures reaching the mid-70s on Saturday and upper 70s on Sunday.
What to Expect
- Cooler temperatures and gusty winds on Wednesday
- Sunny skies and highs in the mid-70s on Thursday
- Moderate cooling expected on Friday
- Sunny and warm weather on Saturday and Sunday
FAQs
Q: What’s the temperature expected to be today?
A: Highs will be close to 70 degrees today, with lows in the 40s tonight.
Q: Will it be sunny today?
A: Yes, sunny skies are expected after the morning clouds.
Q: What about tomorrow?
A: Tomorrow looks sunny, with temperatures in the low 70s.
Q: Can I expect rain this week?
A: No, there’s no rain in the forecast for the next few days.
Q: Will it get cooler again?
A: Yes, another cold front is expected to move in on Friday, but the cooling will be moderate.
Q: What’s the weather expected to be like over the weekend?
A: The weekend looks mainly sunny and warm, with temperatures reaching the mid-70s on Saturday and upper 70s on Sunday.
