Cooler Temps Coming: Illinois Halloween Weather

After a windy and slightly rainy Sunday, the week ahead looks cool, but mostly dry. According to the National Weather Service, Monday should be dry, and the next round of rain is possible on Tuesday and Tuesday night. For any trick-or-treaters out there, Halloween also looks dry, with some seasonably cool temps.

The NWS said Monday will be mostly sunny with highs near 59 degrees. There is a 50 to 70 percent chance of rain during the day Tuesday and a 50 to 90 percent chance of rain on Tuesday night. Tuesday will be slightly warmer, with a 66 degrees.

Wednesday has a high of 57 degrees, and the rain should stay away for Halloween festivities. There is a chance of rain late Wednesday night, according to the NWS.

Thursday and Friday will be cooler but should be sunny and dry, with highs near 50 degrees.

Here is a more detailed look at your weather this week:

• MONDAY: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind around 5 mph.
• MONDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
• TUESDAY: Showers likely, mainly after 1 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 59. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
• TUESDAY NIGHT: Showers, mainly before 1am. Low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
• WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
• WEDNESDAY NIGHT: A slight chance of showers after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
• THURSDAY: Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
• THURSDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
• FRIDAY: Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
• FRIDAY NIGHT: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.