Meteorologist Amy Freeze provides a crisp update on Chicago’s sunny morning and details evolving weather patterns across the Midwest. Get the scoop on what to expect!

Dive into Amy Freeze’s extensive forecast, where crystal-clear mornings in Chicago segue into a tapestry of weather conditions across the Midwest. With precise temperature details and predictions of shifting weather fronts, this post is your ultimate guide to staying one step ahead of Midwest weather!
A broad band of rain is sweeping across the southern Midwest from the west to the east. Des Moines and Peoria are currently dry, with cloudy skies hanging around, indicating that rain could be on the way. South of St. Louis, the radar shows rain moving toward the city, while Springfield is about to experience increased showers. A bit farther east, Bowling Green and Louisville are getting light rain, which is projected to intensify. Areas like Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Columbus are mainly cloud-covered but expect rain to move in as the day progresses. Along the Ohio River, skies over Charleston and Cleveland are clear, offering a brief respite from wet weather. In contrast, Detroit and Saginaw are experiencing dry conditions with overcast skies, but no precipitation expected today.
Tomorrow morning in Chicago, start your day with clear, sunny skies. Temperatures will rise from 37 degrees at 8 AM to a more mild 44 degrees by 10 AM. Winds will shift from the west-southwest at 3 miles per hour to southwest at 4 miles per hour. By midday, temperatures reach 50 degrees with a southeast wind at 4 miles per hour.
Tomorrow’s high temperatures in the Midwest will be quite varied as milder air moves into the region. In Kansas City, expect a notable high of 79 degrees, significantly above average for this time of year. Springfield will also warm up to 73 degrees. Further east, St. Louis is looking at a comfortable high of 65 degrees, while Peoria reaches 64 degrees. Moving north, Des Moines will see highs around 72 degrees, and Chicago is predicted to peak at 57 degrees. Indianapolis will experience a high of 61 degrees, while Louisville will have temperatures reaching 62 degrees. Notable trends include warmer-than-normal conditions across much of the region, influenced by an influx of warm air from the south.
A cold front in the Midwest approaches overnight, bringing significant rain from Chicago to Indianapolis. Expect showers in Louisville and Columbus by Friday morning, with potential heavier downpours into the evening. The front continues east, with rain reaching Cleveland and Charleston by Friday afternoon. Thunderstorms may develop, especially over Indiana and Ohio, with a risk of localized flooding. The rainfall could reach over an inch in parts of central Illinois and Indiana, so be prepared for potential water pooling on roads. Temperatures drop about 10 degrees behind the front, bringing cooler but clearer conditions into the weekend for cities like Detroit and Fort Wayne.
In Chicago, Friday’s UV index is 6, meaning the sun is moderately strong with a burn time of 23 minutes, so make sure to apply sunscreen and wear a hat if you’re spending time outside. Saturday continues with a UV index of 6.
For the 7 day forecast in Chicago: Saturday: Clear and sunny with a high of 59 degrees and a low of 47. Sunday: Mostly cloudy with temperatures rising to 66 degrees during the day and cooling to 53 at night. Monday: Clouds early on, but clearing up later. Expect a high of 60 degrees and a low of 42. Tuesday: Partly cloudy with the temperature reaching 53 degrees, dipping to 37 overnight. Wednesday: Another partly cloudy day with a high of 54 degrees and a low of 45. Thursday: Mostly cloudy skies with daytime temperatures reaching 62 degrees and nighttime lows at 45. Friday: Showers are expected, with a high of 52 degrees and a low around 38. Hope that helps! Stay safe!