Chicago Weather: Fall Weekend Ahead and Record Warmth Next Week

CHICAGO – Calm weather is expected over the weekend. Tonight will be clear and cool with temperatures in the 30s to 40s.

Plan for a sunny Saturday with temperatures in the upper 50s. Sunday will see slightly warmer air with sunny skies and temperatures in the low 60s.

Strong warming is expected next week, with record warming possible by Tuesday. Monday will be nice with partly sunny skies and temperatures in the upper 60s. Tuesday will be windy and warm, with temperatures likely to rise to near 80 degrees. The record temperature on Tuesday was 78 degrees and was recorded back in 1999.

Most of the day Wednesday will be dry, with wind and temperatures back in the 70s to 80s. Showers are possible Wednesday evening and overnight as a cold front approaches the region. This cold front will bring chilly temperatures for Halloween.

Thursday will start with showers and temperatures near 60 degrees. Cooler air will be seen throughout the day, with temperatures likely to drop into the 50s by the afternoon and afternoon. For sweets lovers, skies should dry out by midday or evening.