'Spring-Like' Weather Brings Milder Temperatures, Storm Chances To Chicago Area
By Andrea Earnest
Published on March 2, 2026.
The coldest temperatures of the week will be on Monday, with a high of 47 degrees predicted for the day, but "spotty" precipitation is possible late Monday, potentially leading to "patchy slick spots" on untreated surfaces. Temperatures will increase as the week progresses, with highs of 48 on Tuesday, 58 on Wednesday, 63 on Thursday, and 72 degrees on Friday. There is also a potential thunderstorm risk from Tuesday night through Friday. Rain is likely late Wednesday into Thursday, possibly later Friday, and temperatures will be unseasonably mild away from Lake Michigan. The weather service also noted that any storm chances for Tuesday through Wednesday evening may focus south of I-80.
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