With ‘widespread freeze' expected, is the colder weather here to stay? Latest forecast

Chicago Forecast With ‘widespread freeze' expected, is the colder weather here to stay? Latest forecast The shift has parts of the Chicago area seeing a 20-degree temperature drop and the chance of frost or a freeze by this weekend. By NBC Chicago Staff • Published 50 seconds ago • Updated 45 seconds ago A burst of colder temperatures will have it certainly feeling like fall, but is the cold weather here to stay? The shift has parts of the Chicago area seeing a 20-degree temperature drop and the chance of frost or a freeze by this weekend. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. WATCH HERE Friday will be a colder day, NBC 5 Meteorologist Iisha Scott said, with highs in the upper 40s-- and lows in the upper 30s. "A widespread freeze is expected Friday night away from Lake Michigan and west of Interstate 57," according to the National Weather Service. But it doesn't appear the cold will last too long. By Sunday, temperatures appear to return to near 60 and continue warming heading into the work week. Today will be cooler with highs in the 40s to near 50. Sub-freezing temperatures may occur across portions of central and northern IL late tonight mainly away from the lake and where clouds manage to clear out. Temperatures then warm back into the 60s early next week. #ILwx #INwx pic.twitter.com/aNevyRinyJ — NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) November 6, 2026 Weather Chicago Forecast 12 hours ago Cooler temps, rainy conditions expected Chicago Forecast Nov 5 20-degree temp drop with frost, freeze possible as ‘true fall-like' conditions move in Another cold front could bring temperatures back down mid-week, however. According to the Climate Prediction Center, mid-November is expected to be warmer than average for this time of year. CPC CPC This article tagged under: Chicago Forecast