Sunny, Breezy Sunday Forecast with Highs in the 60s

Chicago to see above-normal temperatures as daylight saving time begins

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Sunday is shaping up to be a bright day with generous sunshine expected through much of the day. Temperatures will climb well above normal for early March, with afternoon highs reaching the low 60s in Chicago.

Why it matters

The warm, sunny weather will help make the transition to daylight saving time a little easier for Chicagoans, as they'll gain an extra hour of daylight in the evenings. However, the forecast also indicates a potential shift to much colder conditions across the Midwest and Great Lakes in the coming weeks.

The details

Temperatures on Sunday are expected to reach the low 60s in Chicago, well above the normal highs for early March. The warm, sunny conditions will be accompanied by breezy winds. This early taste of spring comes as daylight saving time begins, meaning Chicagoans will lose an hour of sleep but gain more daylight in the evenings.

  • Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
  • Sunday's highs are forecast to reach the low 60s, well above the normal early March temperatures.

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What’s next

As the forecast indicates, a shift to much colder conditions across the Midwest and Great Lakes is expected in the coming weeks, so residents should prepare for a potential return to winter weather.

The takeaway

The warm, sunny weather on Sunday will provide a welcome respite for Chicagoans as they adjust to the time change, but the forecast also suggests that the region's mild early spring may be short-lived.