Chicago weather today brings scattered rain showers and breezy conditions with a high near 66°F, so plan your Sunday activities accordingly.
The National Weather Service expects rain showers to develop between 9 AM and 2 PM CT, with a 40% chance of precipitation. Southwest winds will gust as high as 40 mph, making this a genuinely blustery day across the city—from the lakefront near Lincoln Park to the neighborhoods on the North Shore. The dry air mass moving in behind the upper-level shortwave trough means rainfall totals will likely stay under a tenth of an inch, and some areas may not see any measurable rain at all. The showers should depart by late afternoon, leaving partly sunny skies for the evening.
What to wear and how to plan: Layer up with a light jacket—temperatures will rise from the low 40s overnight to around 66 by afternoon. If you’re heading out, bring a windbreaker or umbrella just in case. The gusty winds mean securing any outdoor furniture or a pop-up canopy tent with weights if you’re setting up for tailgating or a backyard gathering.
Cubs at Wrigley Field: The Chicago Cubs face the Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field today. Game conditions will be cool and breezy with those scattered showers possible in the morning and early afternoon, so grab a Chicago Cubs jersey and Chicago Cubs fitted cap to stay warm and show your colors. Find tickets on SeatGeek or Find tickets on StubHub if you want to catch the action.
Other events around town include the SatchVai Band Ft Joe Satriani & Steve Vai with Animals As Leaders at The Chicago Theatre tonight—an indoor show, so weather won’t be a factor there. For outdoor activities, hold off on mowing the lawn until Monday when conditions improve and winds ease.
Looking ahead: Monday will be much nicer, with sunny skies and a high near 76°F—perfect for golf or yard work. However, the National Weather Service warns that showers and scattered thunderstorms become likely late Monday into Tuesday, with a few storms Monday night potentially strong to severe south of I-80, bringing threats of hail and strong winds. Stay tuned for updates.
Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 49°F. If you’re planning dinner, consider a warm pasta or stir-fry that works regardless of the weather. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
