Chicagoland’s Chilly Start to the Day
Get ready for a chill start to the day in Chicagoland as the area begins the week of October 16. While some inland locations may dip down to the mid-20s, the rest of the area can expect mostly sunny skies and calm winds. However, a Freeze Warning or Frost Advisory is in effect until 9:00 a.m. for large parts of the area.
As we start the day, conditions are clear, with winds being calm. This will give way to plenty of sunshine as we head throughout the day. Temperatures are expected to reach the mid-60s inland and the low 60s along the lake, which is right on track with the normal high of 63 for October 17.
As the day progresses, winds will start to pick up, with gusts reaching up to 20 miles per hour. However, this won’t deter from the pleasant and seasonal fall weather we’ll be experiencing. In fact, the glimpse of sunshine we’ll see today will be a preview of the next five days or so, with temperatures warming up for the weekend and reaching the mid-70s by Sunday.
Forecast
TODAY: Mostly sunny, frosty start, winds SSW at 5-10 mph, gusts to 20. High: 65.
TONIGHT: Clear, winds SSW at 5-10 mph, gusts to 15. Low: 43.
TOMORROW: Sunny, mild, winds S at 0-10 mph, gusts to 20. High: 69.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What’s the weather like in Chicagoland today?
A: It’s a chill start, with some inland locations dipping down to the mid-20s.
Q: Is a Freeze Warning or Frost Advisory in effect?
A: Yes, until 9:00 a.m. for large parts of the area.
Q: What’s the temperature expected to be like throughout the day?
A: Temperatures will reach the mid-60s inland and the low 60s along the lake, right on track with the normal high of 63 for October 17.
Q: How will the winds be?
A: Winds will picking up, with gusts reaching up to 20 miles per hour, but the abundant sunshine will be a preview of the next five days or so around the area.
