No Rain In Sight, 'Quiet' Weather For Chicago Area This Week

A "quiet week" is ahead with seasonable temperatures around 70 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

No rain is in the forecast for the week, as dry and sunny weather prevails.

The warmest day of the week looks to be Wednesday, when highs could hit 80 degrees, according to the current forecast.

As we enjoy the nice autumnal weather, many of us might also be thinking about colder temps, and when the first flakes of the season will fall.

The earliest first date for snow has already passed this year, so no records will be broken in 2026. According to weather service data, the earliest first date of a trace or more of snow happened on Sept. 25, in both 1928 and 1942.

But Chicago's normal first date for a trace or more of snow is quickly approaching on Oct. 31.

For bigger snows, Chicago doesn't typically see those until November and December. The normal first date for measurable (.1 inches or more) snow is Nov. 18, and the normal first date for one inch or more of snow is Dec. 7, according to weather service data.

Week Ahead Forecast

Here is a more detailed look at the weather for this week for the Joliet area, per the weather service:

MONDAY: Sunny, with a high near 68. North northeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.

MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.

TUESDAY: Sunny, with a high near 72. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

WEDNESDAY: Sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT :Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

THURSDAY: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

FRIDAY: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.