Check out the latest Midwest weather forecast by Amy Freeze, featuring a week of diverse conditions from sunny highs to chilly lows across different cities!

Meteorologist Amy Freeze delivers a detailed breakdown of the Midwest’s weather for the upcoming week. Whether you’re in Chicago, Kansas City, or Louisville, find out how the weather will affect your plans. From sunny temperatures above seasonal averages to incoming cooler fronts and moderate UV indices, get prepared with valuable insights and tips for each day. Don’t miss any updates; keep your weather checks current!
The Midwest is seeing a mix of weather dynamics today. Showers are sweeping through parts of the region, with rain currently stretching from Bowling Green to Louisville and moving eastward towards Charleston. It’s a wet start for these areas. Springfield and Kansas City, in contrast, enjoy dry weather as calm conditions prevail. Meanwhile, Chicago and farther north into Wisconsin are experiencing clear skies. From Indianapolis to Detroit, the skies are cloudy, hinting at changing conditions as the day progresses. It’s a crisp yet calm day for Des Moines and Peoria.
For this evening in Chicago, expect clear skies with temperatures dropping from 43 degrees at 9 PM to 39 degrees by 1 AM. Winds will remain calm throughout the evening, providing a peaceful end to the day.
Chicago will see a low of 39 degrees, while Fort Wayne plunges to a chilly 36. Indianapolis can expect to wake up to 34 degrees, and Louisville will drop to 39. Springfield is forecasted to see lows around 54 degrees, more mild compared to the northern cities. Farther west, Kansas City will remain warmer at 61 degrees, but expect a shift toward cooler air later in the week. Keep bundled up, Midwest!
In Kansas City, expect a notable high of 79 degrees, significantly above average for this time of year. Springfield will also warm up to 73 degrees. Further east, St. Louis is looking at a comfortable high of 65 degrees, while Peoria reaches 64 degrees. Moving north, Des Moines will see highs around 72 degrees, and Chicago is predicted to peak at 57 degrees. Indianapolis will experience a high of 61 degrees, while Louisville will have temperatures reaching 62 degrees.
A brisk weather change is on the horizon for the Midwest. The futurecast shows rain showers moving out farther east from cities like Detroit and Cleveland as a frontal boundary advances. Winds are picking up across major cities like Chicago and Indianapolis, indicating the passage of this front. Expect cooler temperatures to follow, setting a trend of dropping daytime highs across the region into the weekend. As we turn our attention to central Missouri and eastern Kentucky, where spotty showers may linger. The air mass behind the front will usher in a period of cooler, more stable conditions.
The UV index in Chicago will be moderate on Friday and Saturday with a value of 6 each day, suggesting a burn time of approximately 23 minutes in direct sunlight. Take care to protect your skin if you’re planning outdoor activities, especially during midday hours!
Friday: Clear skies with a high of 48 degrees and a low of 35 degrees. Saturday: Cloudy conditions, reaching up to 58 degrees, with a low of 47 degrees. Sunday: Early clouds clearing as the day progresses, with a high of 65 degrees and a nighttime low of 53 degrees. Monday: Partly cloudy skies, temperatures peaking at 60 degrees and a low of 41 degrees. Tuesday: Expect partly cloudy conditions with a cooler high of 50 degrees and a low of 36 degrees. Wednesday: Showers developing later in the day, highs around 52 degrees, dipping to 44 degrees at night. Thursday: Continuing with showers and an high of 62 degrees, overnight low of 43 degrees. Hope that helps! Enjoy the week ahead!