Mild Sunday in Chicagoland, But Get Ready for a Crash Back to Reality
As we emerge from our first stretch of sub-freezing weather this winter, we’re being rewarded with a very mild Sunday in Chicagoland. So, enjoy it while it lasts, as the cold is just around the corner.
Milder Weather on Sunday
Sunday highs will reach the low 50s, which is more than 10 degrees warmer than usual for this time of year. Early-morning temperatures on Sunday will be in the upper 30s throughout the area, already matching the typical daytime high for December 8.
[Image: Sun AM Highs]
That’s expected to top Saturday’s high of 50 in Chicago, which made it the warmest day of the month so far. Saturday saw warm temperatures across the Midwest, with Des Moines, Iowa, reaching a record-high 64.
[Image: U.S. High Temps]
Forecast for Sunday
It’ll be mostly sunny around Chicagoland for the majority of Sunday, with a chance for showers in some areas later in the evening and into the night-time hours.
The Temp Roller Coaster Continues
After highs around 50 again on Monday, the big temperature crash happens on Tuesday, with highs dropping to the low to mid-20s by Wednesday and Thursday. The good news is that the roller coaster looks set to swing back up to warmer temperatures by next weekend.
[Image: Snapshot]
Extended Outlook
Temperatures will crash back to reality on Tuesday, starting out in the mid-30s and dropping to the mid- to upper 20s by dinnertime. It will get even colder for Wednesday and Thursday, with high temperatures in the mid- to low 20s and low temperatures back in the teens and single digits, under partly cloudy skies. Rebounding back to the 40s by next weekend, with a chance of rain showers.
Forecast
- Today: Sunny, breezy, and milder. Winds SSW/S at 5-15 mph, gusts to 20. High 52.
- Tonight: Increasing evening clouds and chance of showers. Mild for the season. Winds SSW/WSW at 5-10 mph. Low 43.
- Tomorrow: Clouds and some sun, getting breezy and continuing mild. Winds WSW at 5-15 mph. High 50.
- Extended Outlook: Temps to crash back to reality on Tuesday. We start out at midnight with temps in the mid-30s, and by dinnertime, we’ll be in the mid- to upper 20s. We’ll get even colder for Wednesday/Thursday, with high temps in the mid- to low 20s and low temps back in the teens and single digits, with partly cloudy skies. Rebounding back to 40 for highs by next weekend, with a chance of rain showers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will it be cold?
A: Yes, it will get cold, with temperatures dropping to the mid-20s by Wednesday and Thursday.
Q: Will it snow?
A: It’s possible, with a chance of rain showers by next weekend.
Q: How long will the cold weather last?
A: The cold weather will last until next weekend, when temperatures are expected to rebound back to the 40s.
Q: Can I expect a white Christmas?
A: According to the map, some areas have a better chance of snow, but it’s not guaranteed.
