Follow along as we navigate a whimsical weather week in Chicago—from balmy days to brisk nights and unexpected rainfalls.

Chicago is set for a weather roller coaster this week, with conditions ranging from mildly cool to warm, interspersed with potential storms. We’ll explore how these changes can affect your daily routine and what precautions to take. Read our complete weather guide on our blog at https://amyfreeze.ai.
Showers are moving into the Midwestern region from the southwest, with Springfield experiencing light rain now moving northeast. Kansas City and Des Moines remain dry at the moment, with clear skies. There’s a band of clouds and light scattered showers stretching over northern locations including Saginaw and Detroit. Indianapolis and Louisville are seeing dry conditions, but rain is approaching from the west.
For this evening in Chicago, expect mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures will be 66 degrees at 9 PM, cooling slightly to 64 degrees by 11 PM, and reaching 63 degrees by 1 AM. Winds will be gentle, shifting from north-northeast at 9 mph to north at 4 mph.
Tonight in the Midwest, expect lows around 56 degrees in Chicago and 59 in Detroit. Indianapolis will see a low of 68 degrees, while Cleveland drops to 63. Areas like Fort Wayne will experience a low of 62 degrees, indicating a slight chill settling in.
Tomorrow, high temperatures across the Midwest will soar, with Des Moines reaching a warm 86 degrees. Kansas City is not far behind at 83, while St. Louis and Peoria will both see highs around 78 degrees. Expect Indianapolis to warm up to 79, and Louisville is looking at a pleasant 81 degrees.
A low-pressure system brings scattered showers and storms to the Midwest starting late Thursday evening, particularly affecting cities like Springfield and St. Louis. Expect thunderstorms that could produce brief heavy downpours and gusty winds as they move northeastward. Chicago might see rain by early Friday, with temperatures dipping slightly after the frontal passage. Indianapolis and Fort Wayne should also prepare for rain showers by late Friday morning.
The UV index in Chicago reaches 8 on Thursday, presenting a high risk of sunburn in about 17 minutes of direct exposure. By Friday, cloud cover lowers the UV index to 4, with a burn time extending to 35 minutes.
For the 7-day forecast in Chicago: Thursday: Cloudy skies with a high of 79 degrees and a low of 62 degrees. Friday: Continued cloudy weather with temperatures reaching a high of 75 degrees, dipping to 62 at night. Saturday: A mix of sun and clouds, with a high of 74 degrees and a low of 61 degrees. Sunday: Partly sunny, warming up to 79 degrees during the day, and a low of 65 degrees overnight. Monday: Partly cloudy conditions with a daytime high of 83 degrees and a low of 67 degrees. Tuesday: Partly cloudy, with a high reaching 86 degrees and a low of 71 degrees. Wednesday: Thunderstorms expected early in the day with a high of 84 degrees and a low of 68 degrees.