Meteorologist Amy Freeze provides a snapshot of Chicago’s weather, featuring a mix of sunny spells and incoming showers. Stay prepared with the latest updates.

Welcome to our detailed Chicago and Midwest weather forecast. As the seasons transition, variability is high, and Meteorologist Amy Freeze is here to guide you. From a calm morning in Chicago to potential storms in the Midwest, learn about the expected temperature fluctuations and prepare for sudden weather changes. Discover insights into upcoming conditions, with potential flood advisories and the impact of a frontal boundary passing overnight. Get your full 7-day Chicago weather outlook right here!
A weather system is bringing rain to much of the southern Midwest, with significant showers creeping from Springfield towards St. Louis and across the Missouri-Illinois border. In particular, southern Indiana down through Bowling Green is beginning to see increasing precipitation. Chicago and Indianapolis remain clear as clouds push eastward. Fort Wayne to Cleveland enjoys sunny skies for now. A band of steady rainfall is making its way north across Missouri, potentially heading toward Des Moines and the southern edge of the Midwest corridor.
For Tomorrow Morning in Chicago, expect a calm start at 8 AM with temperatures around 56 degrees under partly cloudy skies. By 10 AM, the temperature rises to 62 degrees with a gentle north wind at 5 miles per hour. As we approach 12 PM, temperatures will settle around 61 degrees, with increased cloud cover and a north-northeast wind at 9 miles per hour.
High temperatures across the Midwest tomorrow will be warm and seasonal. Kansas City and Bowling Green are expected to reach a high of 74 degrees, while Peoria and Louisville will see temperatures around 71 and 73 degrees respectively. Indianapolis and Fort Wayne will enjoy highs near 70 and 65 degrees, indicating slightly above-average readings for this time of year. Chicago will be cooler with a high of 56 degrees, reflecting a notable dip in temperature compared to surrounding areas.
Expect a dynamic weather day across the Midwest as clusters of rain and thunderstorms spread from St. Louis towards Springfield and Kansas City. As these showers move northeast, they could bring brief heavy downpours with them, impacting locations like Chicago and Indianapolis. A frontal boundary is expected to pass overnight, creating a risk for isolated thunderstorms in Peoria and Fort Wayne. Temperatures will be cooler after the rain clears, with mild conditions settling in for the remainder of the week across the region. Take heed of possible flood advisories due to the lingering, heavy rainfall expected over the next 24 hours.
The UV index in Chicago will peak at 6 on Wednesday, indicating a burn time of about 23 minutes if you’re in direct sunlight. On Thursday, it’s expected to climb to 8, with a faster burn time of 17 minutes.
For the 7 Day Outlook in Chicago: Wednesday: Cloudy skies with a high near 68 degrees and a low around 48. Thursday: Clear and cooler with temperatures reaching 57 degrees in the afternoon and dropping to 42 at night. Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 62 degrees and an overnight low of 45. Saturday: The sunshine continues, warming up to 72 degrees and a low of 48 degrees. Sunday: Mostly sunny, a daytime high of 73 degrees, cooling to 57 degrees at night. Monday: Mostly cloudy skies with a high of 77 degrees and a low of 60. Tuesday: Partly cloudy conditions with temperatures peaking at 73 degrees during the day and 61 degrees overnight.