Cold Wind Hits Chicago After Sunny Weekend

Friday & Saturday: Warm 70‑degree days

• Residents enjoyed pleasant temperatures.

Sunday: Sudden drop

• City readings expected to fall into the low 40s.
• Farther south suburbs may stay around 50 degrees.
• Strong northerly winds will make it feel even colder, and clouds will cover much of the sky.

Monday: Clouds linger

• Temperatures hover near freezing at work, highs in the mid‑40s.
• Lakefront may feel a bit warmer than inland areas.

Tuesday: More cloud cover

• Winds from the south lift temperatures to the mid‑50s.
• No rain expected, though showers could return later in the week.

Thursday: Warmup & baseball

• Temperatures rise to mid‑to‑upper 60s.
• Start of the Chicago Cubs’ 2026 season at Wrigley Field vs. Washington Nationals.
• Showers possible; temperatures may dip to upper‑30s or low‑40s on Friday.

Weekend: Quick rebound

• Highs climb back into the 50s.

Residents should stay alert for changing conditions and keep an eye on local weather updates.