Meteorologist Amy Freeze offers a comprehensive look at tomorrow’s weather in Chicago, from morning coolness to mild midday trends. Learn how to navigate changing Midwest conditions.

Meteorologist Amy Freeze offers a comprehensive look at tomorrow’s weather in Chicago, from morning coolness to mild midday trends. Learn how to navigate changing Midwest conditions.
The Midwest region is experiencing a mix of weather patterns today. A significant area of snowfall is evident over Michigan, particularly affecting areas like Saginaw and Detroit, making travel in these locations quite tricky. Farther south, Indianapolis is seeing scattered rain showers, while rain showers are also stretching towards Bowling Green. Louisville is just on the edge of these showers, experiencing lighter precipitation as cloud cover spreads. Meanwhile, the area around Fort Wayne remains clear at the moment, with the main weather activity just to the north. The line of rain extends out towards Cleveland, indicating a wet day ahead for those in Ohio.
In Chicago tomorrow morning, temperatures start at 33 degrees at 7 AM. Expect partly cloudy skies with a south-southwest wind at 11 miles per hour. By 9 AM, the temperature rises to 38 degrees, and winds are gusting up to 15 miles per hour from the SSW. As you move through the morning, temperatures climb to 47 degrees by 11 AM, with winds at 19 miles per hour. A partly cloudy day with brisk winds is in the forecast for your Thursday morning.
High temperatures for the Midwest region tomorrow show a variety of conditions. In Kansas City, expect a pleasant high of 66 degrees, while temperatures in St. Louis will match that at 66 degrees as well. Over in Peoria, a bit cooler, highs will reach 62 degrees. Chicago and Indianapolis are on the cooler side at 57 degrees. Further southeast, Louisville is looking at a high of 59 degrees, while Bowling Green will sit at 60 degrees. Notably, many areas are experiencing above-average temperatures for this time of year, aided by a warm air mass moving in. Overall, the Midwest is set for a generally mild day ahead.
“A wave of rain pushes north from St. Louis to Indianapolis by midday Thursday. Areas from Peoria to Fort Wayne should watch for swift-moving showers, with potential for brief downpours. Detroit and Cleveland might catch late afternoon rain, bringing up to a quarter-inch, easing into more mild weather post-front. Expect usual travel slowdowns around Chicago. Temperatures trend cooler, hovering in the mid-50s. Snow showers may reach Cleveland’s outskirts, so remain cautious of slick roads overnight. Keep an eye on advisories for shifting conditions.”
The UV index in Chicago will be moderate today with a value of 5, indicating a burn time of about 27 minutes in direct sunlight. Looking ahead to tomorrow, the UV index is expected to drop to 4, with a slightly longer burn time of 35 minutes. Remember to protect your skin with sunscreen and find shade during peak sunlight hours!
For the 7-day forecast in Chicago: Thursday: Clear skies with a crisp high of 44 degrees and a chilly low of 31 degrees. Friday: Cloudy conditions take over with temperatures rising to a mild 59 degrees and a low of 37 degrees. Saturday: More clouds on the horizon, cooling down with a high of 40 degrees and a low of 33 degrees. Sunday: The sun peeks out for partly cloudy skies, reaching up to 54 degrees and dipping to 35 degrees at night. Monday: Partly cloudy with a bit of a cool down, the high is 49 degrees, and the low is 33. Tuesday: Expect partly cloudy skies again with a high of 49 degrees and a low around 31 degrees. Wednesday: Continues the trend with partly cloudy skies and a high of 49 degrees, sinking to a low of 32 degrees.