Expect a rollercoaster of weather conditions in Chicago this week! From brisk sunny mornings to potentially stormy afternoons, Amy Freeze guides you through what to expect and how to prepare.

Welcome to a detailed look at Chicago’s weather! We start our days with pleasant sunshine and escalate to potential thunderstorms as the cold front moves. Amy Freeze, renowned meteorologist, provides her expertise on navigating this changing climate. Whether planning your commute or outdoor activities, our forecast helps you stay one step ahead. Discover what makes Midwest weather so unique and how to enjoy it safely.
A quick look at the regional radar for the Midwest reveals light rain showers approaching Fort Wayne and Indianapolis. The heaviest precipitation is concentrated around Cleveland, where showers are moving steadily eastward. Chicago and St. Louis enjoy mostly clear skies, lending a pleasant start to the day. Columbus is experiencing sparse, scattered showers, while Detroit remains dry for now. The northern reaches near Saginaw are expected to stay clear as rain moves southward.
Chicago will wake up to sunny skies tomorrow morning with temperatures starting at 53 degrees at 8 AM. By 10 AM, temperatures will rise to 61 degrees with a gentle north wind at 4 miles per hour. As noon approaches, expect temperatures to reach 64 degrees, with a light east-northeast breeze at 6 miles per hour.
Tomorrow Kansas City leads with a high of 90 degrees, while St. Louis reaches 86. Farther north in Peoria, expect a high of 84 degrees and Indianapolis will see temperatures climb to 78. Chicago is slightly cooler with a forecast of 68, but still above normal for early June. Columbus will manage a respectable 72 degrees, contributing to another warm day across the region.
A cold front is pushing through the Midwest, bringing widespread rain showers and thunderstorms, particularly from Kansas City to Fort Wayne tomorrow. Expect the heaviest rainfall and risk of strong storms in the afternoon and evening, with the potential for localized flooding. Chicago and Detroit will experience cooler temperatures with overcast skies and light rain throughout the day. By late evening, conditions begin to clear from west to east, with breezy, cooler air settling in.
This weekend in Chicago, we’re expecting strong sun with the UV index reaching a high of 8 on Saturday, bringing a quick burn time of only 17 minutes. By Sunday, the UV index rises to 9, reducing the burn time to just 15 minutes.
For the 7-day forecast in Chicago: Saturday: Clear and sunny, with a high of 62 degrees and a low of 47. Sunday: Another clear day, warming up to 69 degrees with a nighttime low of 55. Monday: Partly cloudy with a high of 90 degrees and a low of 68. Tuesday: Scattered thunderstorms expected, reaching a high of 88 degrees and a low of 63. Wednesday: Showers early in the day, cooler with a high of 66 degrees and a low of 57. Thursday: More early showers, with temperatures peaking at 68 degrees and dipping to 57 at night. Friday: Partly cloudy conditions, a high of 70 degrees and a low of 57.