Smoggy skies to penetrate Chicago skies this weekend due to wildfire smoke emanating from Canada
Chicago residents can expect mild temperatures and hazy skies for the remainder of this weekend, as a result of lingering wildfire smoke. An Air Quality Alert remains in effect through Saturday night, according to Albert Ramon, the chief meteorologist for our2 Chicago who joined the First Alert Weather Team in October 2021.
On Friday, the high temperature reached 90 degrees, feeling like 100 degrees due to the humidity. Friday night, temperatures will drop to 74 degrees. On Saturday, the city can expect temperatures in the upper 70s, with Saturday night temperatures in the low 60s.
Looking ahead to next week (August 3–9), the overall trend is a notable cooldown across much of the U.S., including Chicago. The temperatures are expected to be about 1.6°F cooler than previous periods. However, specific temperature numbers or additional air quality alerts beyond the weekend are not yet available.
For current and detailed hourly or daily weather and air quality forecasts, it is recommended to consult live local resources such as FOX 32 Chicago or weathertrends360.com. These platforms provide up-to-date radar, warnings, and forecasts to help residents stay informed and prepared for the changing weather conditions.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Chicago weather forecast.
The climate and weather news for next week forecasts a significant drop in temperatures in Chicago, as indicated by a notable cooldown across much of the United States. Even though the temperatures are expected to be cooler, an additional Air Quality Alert beyond the weekend has not been announced yet. For real-time updates on current and detailed weather and air quality forecasts, residents can consult FOX 32 Chicago or weathertrends360.com, which offer up-to-date radar, warnings, and forecasts to help citizens prepare for changing weather conditions.
