Chicago weather today brings a chance of showers early Saturday morning, then partly sunny skies with a high near 52°F and blustery northwest winds gusting to 35 mph—classic Windy City conditions.
If you’re heading out this morning, grab a packable rain jacket before you leave. A cold front is pushing through early, bringing that 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight into early morning (around 3 AM to 9 AM CT). The good news? Rain amounts will be minimal—less than a tenth of an inch. By mid-morning, the system clears out and we’ll see partly sunny skies develop by afternoon.
Wind will be the story today. Gusts could reach 35 mph, so secure any outdoor items in your yard or on your patio. If you were planning to grill this afternoon, go for it—the winds will actually help dry things out after the early moisture. Just protect your flame and watch your food closely.
For Cubs fans at Wrigley Field: Both games this weekend (today vs. the Mets and Sunday vs. the Phillies) will be breezy affairs. Bring layers—it’ll feel chilly in the bleachers with that northwest wind. A compact travel umbrella in your bag is smart insurance for the morning game today; Sunday’s rain chances are lower but not zero.
Overnight Saturday into Sunday morning, we’ll drop to around 40°F with mostly clear skies—great sleeping weather if you crack a window. However, frost is possible Sunday morning, especially west and north of the Fox Valley and around areas like the North Shore suburbs. If you have tender plants or a garden, keep an eye on Sunday morning temperatures.
Sunday’s forecast shifts dramatically. We’ll start mostly sunny but a fast-moving weather system will bring a 30% chance of rain showers by afternoon (around 1 PM CT onward). Highs only reach 50°F, so it’ll feel cool. The National Weather Service mentions sufficient atmospheric instability Sunday afternoon, so don’t be shocked if a few scattered showers pop up—bring that umbrella to Wrigley if you’re catching the Phillies game.
With the cool, damp pattern setting up, tonight’s the perfect evening for comfort food. A slow cooker chili or beef stew will warm you right up while the wind howls outside. Set it this morning and come home to that amazing aroma. Did you know you can order groceries on Amazon? Get everything you need for tonight’s dinner—ground beef, beans, spices, and vegetables—delivered straight to your door.
Looking ahead: Frost and freeze conditions are expected Monday morning across much of the area, so this is the time to hold off on planting anything tender. By early next week, we’ll settle into a colder pattern before things warm back up mid-week.
Stay dry this morning, Chicago—and hold onto your hats this afternoon.
