Meteorologist Amy Freeze delivers today’s weather scoop on Chicago and surrounding areas. From sunny spells to cooling rains, see how fluctuating climates are shaping your week.

Hello Chicago! Meteorologist Amy Freeze here with a glimpse at our city’s ever-changing skies. Today, enjoy partly cloudy scenes across Chicago while preparing for a mix of rain and snow in the Midwest. I’ll guide you from today’s temperatures to what’s expected in the coming week, including potential storms and sunny breaks. Stay weather-smart with top tips and updates from your favorite weather expert. Over the Midwest, the regional radar highlights a mix of weather conditions. A band of rain is sweeping across areas from Peoria moving eastward toward Fort Wayne and Indianapolis, bringing wet conditions to these locations. The showers are also extending up into the Detroit region, leading to a soggy start to the day. Meanwhile, snow is making its presence felt further north, impacting places such as Saginaw. This snow could make travel a bit tricky. Over to the west, Des Moines and Kansas City are enjoying clearer skies, with no precipitation noted. St. Louis is seeing a break from the rain, though clouds are lingering, keeping the sky overcast.
Afternoon temperatures in Chicago will climb to 65 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Expect a steady breeze from the south at 12 miles per hour, shifting to 9 miles per hour by evening. The clouds are sticking around, creating a cozy afternoon as you navigate your day in the Windy City.
Let’s take a look at today’s high temperatures across the Midwest. In Kansas City, it’s a warm day with a high of 80 degrees, matching Springfield’s warmth as well. St. Louis also basks in the sun, reaching 80 degrees. Moving to the northern part of the region, Chicago is seeing slightly milder conditions, with a high of 66 degrees, while Fort Wayne is cooler yet at 69. Heading east, Indianapolis will hit 73 degrees, and Columbus sits at a comfortable 70 degrees. Louisville and Bowling Green are also favorable, reaching highs of 76 and 77, respectively. Notably, while the southern Midwest enjoys warmer temperatures, the northern areas are holding steady with more moderate readings, a reminder of the seasonal transitions we’re experiencing.
In the Midwest, temperatures are set to plunge into chilly territory. Chicago will feel the cold with a low of 33 degrees. Further west, Peoria is expected to drop to a freezing 32 degrees. Moving to the south, Louisville will have a milder low of 42 degrees, while Indianapolis cools down to 39. In Kansas City, expect a crisp 30 degrees. Meanwhile, Des Moines is forecasted to hit a low of 26 degrees, making it one of the coldest spots in the region. Look for Springfield to see a low of 31 degrees alongside Fort Wayne at 38.
“High temperatures for the Midwest region tomorrow will show some interesting variation. Chicago is expected to reach a mild 60 degrees, while over in Peoria, temperatures climb to 69. St. Louis will see a warm high of 72 degrees, and Kansas City is looking at a comfortable 64 degrees. Indianapolis is forecasted to reach 67 degrees, with Louisville expecting 72. The standout high will be in Charleston, West Virginia, soaring to 85 degrees, well above average for this time of year. Overall, a mix of spring warmth and cooler pockets will dominate the Midwest.”
“Prepare for an active weather day in the Midwest. Thunderstorms will push through central Illinois into Indiana and Ohio by Tuesday afternoon. Expect gusty winds and heavy downpours, with the potential for isolated severe storms. In areas like Peoria and Indianapolis, flash flooding may occur given high rainfall rates. Cooler and drier air arrives behind the front, bringing a welcome break from precipitation across Chicago and Detroit later on. Stay alert for possible storm warnings through Wednesday morning.”
The UV index in Chicago is low and will not be significant today or tomorrow due to the storm system blocking harmful rays.