Hey there, Chicagoan! Welcome to your weather update for Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 in the Windy City.

- Morning temperatures start at 43 degrees with full clouds

- Moderate rain expected throughout the day, around three-quarters of an inch

- Temperatures will rise to a high of 68 degrees; rain continues

- Winds from the south-southwest at 9 mph, with gusts up to 19 mph

- Evening temperatures around 67 degrees, ideal for indoor activities

- Layering up is key with a high of 68 and a low of 43 degrees

I hope you’re ready to embrace the moodiness of today’s weather. Tomorrow is a new day, and I’ll be here to guide you through whatever Mother Nature has in store.