Chicago Weather Forecast: 60s Return This Week
Sunshine returns Monday, bringing a warming trend to the Chicago area. Fox 32's Emily Wahls shares the latest forecast.
Sunday Temperature Overview
Sunday morning started very cold, with temperatures in the mid to upper 20s near and south of I-80. Most of Chicagoland woke up in the lower 30s, while Chicago itself stayed warmer with morning lows in the lower 40s. Gusty southwest winds in the afternoon helped temperatures rise into the low to mid 50s.
Sunday Night Conditions
Tonight will be partly cloudy and breezy, with lows in the upper 30s to low 40s. Southwesterly winds will continue gusting around 25 mph overnight.
Upcoming Week Weather
- Monday: Highs near 60 degrees with sunshine.
- Tuesday: Increasing cloud cover with a very low chance of a stray sprinkle. Most areas remain dry, temperatures in the lower 60s.
- Wednesday: Partly cloudy and mild, highs in the lower 60s.
- Thursday: Cooler air and more clouds expected, but highs remain slightly above normal in the mid to upper 50s.
- Thursday Night–Friday: Rain chance arrives as a cold front passes through. Highs reach the lower 60s on Friday before colder air moves in for the weekend.
"It was a very cold start to our Sunday with temperatures only in the mid to upper 20s for some areas near and south of I-80! Most of Chicagoland woke up in the lower 30s, but Chicago held onto a little more warmth with morning lows in the lower 40s."
Southwest winds brought warmer air on Sunday afternoon, allowing temperatures to warm into the low to mid 50s.
Author's Summary
The Chicago area will see a warming trend this week with highs returning to the 60s, interrupted by a brief cool-down and rain midweek before colder weather arrives for the weekend.
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