This week in Chicago: Mostly sunny with expected rainfall and mild temperatures ranging from 50°F to 78°F. Don’t miss our day-by-day weather breakdown!

Welcome to our weekly weather journey across Chicago! As we move through the week, expect a delightful mix of sunny days and timely rainfall. Let’s start the week with a boost of sunshine and pleasant temperatures around the mid-60s to high-70s. However, brace yourself as a cold front rolls in, bringing rain showers and possible thunderstorms. Perfect for planning any outdoor activities or just gearing up for the daily commute. Detailed forecasts like these ensure you’re always ready, rain or shine!
Rain showers are developing around Kansas City and stretching east towards St. Louis, with moderate intensity observed. To the south, Springfield is also seeing some light precipitation. Meanwhile, the rest of the Midwest, including Chicago, Detroit, and Indianapolis, remains under mostly clear conditions, with a few scattered clouds.
Tomorrow morning in Chicago will start off sunny with pleasant conditions. By 9 AM, expect temperatures around 54 degrees with a gentle west wind at 8 mph. As the morning progresses, temperatures will rise to 61 degrees by 11 AM with winds calming slightly.
Tomorrow in the Midwest, expect highs to warm up pleasantly. Chicago is set for a high of 69 degrees, while Des Moines will reach 71. Kansas City is looking at a warmer 78 degrees, and St. Louis won’t be far behind at 77 degrees. Indianapolis will see a high of 72, slightly above the seasonal average. Areas like Detroit will remain cooler, with a high of 66 degrees, influenced by a lingering weather system.
A cold front pushes through the Midwest tomorrow, bringing widespread rain showers and thunderstorms to areas like Chicago and Indianapolis. Moderate to heavy rainfall could lead to localized flooding in low-lying regions. Winds may pick up during the day as the front advances eastward, expect gusts reaching up to 30 mph. Behind the front, temperatures cool down, making for a crisp and cool Saturday evening from Detroit to St. Louis.
The UV index in Chicago is high today, reaching a level of 8, with a burn time of approximately 23 minutes in direct sunlight. For tomorrow, the index decreases slightly to 7, reducing the burn time to about 20 minutes.
Saturday: Get ready for partly cloudy skies with a high of 68 degrees and a low of 51 degrees, a slight chance of rain at 5 percent. Sunday: Expect more sunshine, with temperatures reaching a high of 69 degrees and dipping to a low of 51 degrees, still a 5 percent chance of rain. Monday: A sunny start to the week with a high of 74 degrees and a low of 57 degrees, maintaining a 5 percent chance of rain. Tuesday: Another sunny day in the forecast, with the temperature climbing to a warm 78 degrees and an overnight low of 61 degrees, a 0 percent chance of rain. Wednesday: Partly cloudy skies return with a high of 79 degrees and a low of 62 degrees, and a 5 percent chance of rain. Thursday: Expect showers with a high of 71 degrees and a low of 59 degrees, the chance of rain increases to 20 percent. Friday: Mixed skies with scattered showers, reaching a high of 75 degrees and cooling to a low of 61 degrees, with rain chance at 20 percent.