Chicago Warms Up This Week With 50s Possible Before Cooler Turn
Chicago Warms Up This Week With 50s Possible Before Cooler Turn
US · Published Jan 7, 2026
Chicago will experience milder than average temperatures this week, with overnight lows in the mid-30s.
A storm system late in the week could bring rain and a surge of warmer air, potentially reaching the 50s before cooling again.
Lingering showers are expected as colder air returns heading into the weekend, marking a return to cooler conditions.
Mild week ahead with fluctuating temperatures expected
Chicago is set to experience a relatively mild week, with temperatures expected to be above average for this time of year. Residents can anticipate cloudy conditions and patchy fog overnight, with low temperatures settling in the mid-30s. As the week progresses, the weather will remain mostly cloudy, though there will be occasional breaks in the cloud cover. Midweek high temperatures are expected to reach the low 40s.
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