Friday’s Afternoon Temperatures Analysis: Chilly for Much of the Eastern Half of the US with Nearly 80 Million Americans at or Below Freezing

Friday afternoon temperature snapshot: How far from normal?

Blended Model Temperature Forecast for Saturday and Sunday

Saturday Forecast Highs:

Milder Temperatures in Chicago with Near or Above 50° Readings by Sunday

After Nine Consecutive Below-Normal Days, Temperatures Return Above Normal This Weekend

Saturday Afternoon Temperature Anomaly

How Much Warmer Saturday Afternoon Temperatures Compared to Friday Afternoon??

Sunday Afternoon Temperature Anomaly

Arctic Air to Stage a Comeback by Middle of Next Week for a Couple of Days, but It’s Quickly Replaced by Mild, Pacific Air by Late Next Week

Forecast Upper Air Pattern

Wednesday, December 11

Thursday, December 12

Friday, December 13

Conclusion

This weekend, temperatures are expected to return to above normal levels after nine consecutive below-normal days. Saturday afternoon temperatures will be significantly warmer than Friday afternoon temperatures, with readings expected to reach near or above 50°F in Chicago. However, Arctic air is expected to make a comeback by the middle of next week, only to be replaced by mild, Pacific air by late next week.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many Americans will be at or below freezing temperatures on Friday afternoon?
A: Nearly 80 million Americans will be at or below freezing temperatures on Friday afternoon.

Q: How much warmer will Saturday afternoon temperatures be compared to Friday afternoon temperatures?
A: Saturday afternoon temperatures will be significantly warmer than Friday afternoon temperatures, with readings expected to reach near or above 50°F in Chicago.

Q: Will the Arctic air make a comeback next week?
A: Yes, Arctic air is expected to make a comeback by the middle of next week, but it will be quickly replaced by mild, Pacific air by late next week.