Mild Monday, but BIG changes ahead
It’s going to be a warm December day to start the work week in Chicagoland.
WEATHER BLOG: Mild Monday, but BIG changes ahead
Enjoy it while you can, because Arctic chill is coming back later this week.
It’s the opposite early Monday morning, with temperatures already in the mid- to upper 40s before sunrise. For context, the normal low for that time of day on Dec. 9 is about 26, so we’re running more than 20 degrees above normal as Monday commuters hit the roads.
Monday highs will then reach the low 50s. It’ll also remain mostly cloudy around Chicagoland, with some possible peeks of sunshine in the morning.
Temps return closer to normal for early December on Tuesday and Wednesday, then the real cold air settles in overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning. By the Thursday morning commute, air temps are projected to be in the single digits, with wind chills dipping to around minus-20 in some locations.
WEATHER BLOG: Temp roller coaster: From mild 50s to frigid 20s in just days
Temps will rebound for the weekend, reaching near 40 again by Saturday and Sunday in the early weekend forecast, with a possible wintry mix projected for Friday into Saturday.
Forecast
Forecast
TODAY: Mostly cloudy, winds W at 10-15 mph, gusts to 20. High 51.
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy, winds NW at 5-10 mph, gusts to 15. Low 30.
TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy, winds WNW at 5-10 mph, gusts to 15. High 33.
Conclusion
The week ahead in Chicagoland weather will be a rollercoaster, with mild temperatures on Monday, a return to normal temperatures on Tuesday and Wednesday, and a drastic drop in temperatures by Thursday. Make sure to stay prepared and stay warm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the temperature expected to be on Monday?
A: Temperatures are expected to reach the low 50s on Monday, with highs around 51.
Q: Will it be cold on Thursday?
A: Yes, temperatures are projected to drop to the single digits on Thursday morning, with wind chills dipping to around minus-20 in some locations.
Q: Will it snow this weekend?
A: A possible wintry mix is projected for Friday into Saturday, but it’s too early to confirm any significant snowfall.
Q: What’s the weather looking like for the weekend?
A: Temps will rebound, reaching near 40 again by Saturday and Sunday in the early weekend forecast.
