Dive into Chicago’s diverse weather for the week with Amy Freeze. From sunny spells to unexpected snow, know what each day holds!

Meteorologist Amy Freeze guides you through a week of fluctuating weather patterns in Chicago. From refreshing highs to chilly lows, and a peculiar twist with weekend snowfall, understand how these conditions affect everyday life and activities. Get detailed forecasts for each day, insights on temperature variations, and tips on how to stay weather-ready. Full forecast and details on https://amyfreeze.ai/
On the Regional Radar, we’re observing a fairly busy weather picture across the Midwest. Right now, Chicago is witnessing significant rain, while nearby, Peoria is similarly engulfed in showers. Looking eastward, the rain intensifies over Fort Wayne, building towards Cleveland. Columbus is also dealing with persistent rain, but it’s set to lessen as it moves farther east. Saginaw and Detroit are under light rain that’s expected to sweep through gradually. Down to the south in Indianapolis, cloud cover is blanketing the city, hinting at rain showers to follow. Over towards Springfield, scattered rain is sweeping across the landscapes, and St. Louis is under intermittent showers with a steadier rain pushing in from the west. Bowling Green is relatively clear at the moment.
Temperatures in Chicago will start at 60 degrees at 7 AM with partly cloudy skies. By 9 AM, expect the temperature to rise to 63 degrees, moving to mostly cloudy conditions with a southwest wind blowing at 12 miles per hour. At 11 AM, the temperature reaches 66 degrees, with cloud cover increasing and a south-southwest wind at 14 miles per hour.
High temperatures across the Midwest region are setting up a significantly warm day tomorrow. In Kansas City, we’re expecting a high of 79 degrees, which is well above average for this time of year. Springfield will also see a warm day with temperatures reaching 77 degrees. Moving east, Indianapolis is forecasted for a comfortable high of 70 degrees, while Peoria reaches 69 degrees. Louisville will enjoy a balmy 75 degrees, and further east in Columbus, temperatures are anticipated to hit 78 degrees. Meanwhile, Chicago is a bit cooler at 67 degrees. Notably, Charleston, West Virginia, may soar to a remarkable 83 degrees.
A cold front is heading through the Midwest, bringing cooler temperatures. Expect rain showers and potential thunderstorms over Chicago, Indianapolis, and Detroit. Friday morning may see these storms track toward Cleveland. Watch out for pockets of severe weather, especially near Detroit, with heavy rain and gusty winds possible. Wisconsistation and northern Michigan could see a touch of mixed precipitation.
The UV index in Chicago will be moderate on Friday with a value of 5, suggesting a burn time of approximately 27 minutes in direct sunlight. As we move into Saturday, the UV index drops to 3.
For the 7 Day Outlook in Chicago: Saturday: Mostly clear skies with a high of 69 degrees and a low of 50 degrees. Sunday: Showers expected with a high of 65 degrees and a nighttime low of 37. Monday: Prepare for rain mixed with snow, cooler with a high of 40 degrees, dropping to a chilly 32 degrees at night. Tuesday: Partly cloudy with a high of 47 degrees and an overnight low of 41. Wednesday: Rain arrives late, warmer at 62 degrees with a low of 47 degrees. Thursday: Early rain followed by cloudy conditions, high of 54 degrees and a low of 41. Friday: Showers continue, cooling down to a high of 51 degrees and a low of 40.