From a cool 49°F morning to a week of weather shifts, Amy Freeze dissects Chicago’s forecast, ensuring you’re prepped for all weather scenarios. Dive deeper into daily specifics on our blog at https://amyfreeze.ai/!

Entering the week with a cool Chicago morning, Meteorologist Amy Freeze covers the journey from scattered showers to sunny highs. Experience day-by-day forecasts that arm you with the knowledge to face the weather confidently. Full details at https://amyfreeze.ai/
A band of rain is moving across the Midwest, stretching from St. Louis to Louisville, with pockets of heavier rain along this line. Springfield is also experiencing steady precipitation. To the north, light showers extend from Des Moines through Fort Wayne to Cleveland, where rain is lighter but more widespread. Detroit is receiving continuous light rain showers. The stronger cells are embedded south of Bowling Green, indicating potential severe weather development in those areas.
Expect a mostly cloudy start in Chicago with temperatures at 49 degrees by 8 a.m. Winds are gentle, coming from the northeast at 13 mph, gradually increasing to 15 mph by noon. By 10 a.m., the temperature climbs to 51 degrees with the cloud cover persisting. The morning ends slightly warmer at 53 degrees by midday, maintaining a mostly cloudy sky.
Tomorrow in the Midwest, we can expect some warm weather as high temperatures trend above average for many cities. Des Moines will see a high of 78 degrees, while Kansas City reaches 77. St. Louis and Peoria will both hit 72 and 73 degrees, respectively. Indianapolis is forecasting a pleasant high of 70 degrees, with Louisville mirroring that temperature. However, Chicago lags behind with a high of just 59 degrees, influenced by lingering cloud cover.
A cold front pushes through the Midwest tomorrow, bringing showers and thunderstorms from St. Louis to Indianapolis. Expect heavy downpours, which could lead to localized flooding, particularly in low-lying areas. Temperatures will drop several degrees following the front’s passage, with cooler, drier air moving in by the weekend. Chicago sees mostly cloudy skies with occasional rain, while Cleveland could experience heavier rainfall. Stay weather aware, especially across southern Indiana and Ohio, where severe weather is more likely into the evening.
The UV index in Chicago remains at a high level of 8 both Thursday and Friday, with a potential burn time of about 17 minutes in direct sunlight. On Thursday, partial cloud cover might offer brief periods of relief, but sun protection is still essential. Friday’s clearer skies will require more vigilance, so remember to apply sunscreen, wear a hat, and seek shade during peak sun hours.
Thursday: Clear skies with a high of 55 degrees and a low of 41. Friday: Sunny and warming up to 61 degrees during the day, dropping to 47 at night. Saturday: It’s a clear day with temperatures reaching 71 degrees and a low of 46. Sunday: More sunshine with a delightful high of 74 degrees and a low of 57. Monday: Partly cloudy, high jumps to 83 degrees, low of 61. Tuesday: Another partly cloudy day with the temperature peaking at 76 degrees and a low of 62. Wednesday: Partly cloudy skies, with a daytime high of 79 degrees and an overnight low of 65.