A Warmup is on the Way for the Chicago Area
Cold Weather Today, But a Warmup Ahead
It was a bitter cold day for the Chicago area, with high temperatures only in the teens and wind chills just a few degrees above zero. The region experienced a harsh winter weather pattern, with temperatures plummeting to single-digit lows.
Clear Skies and Cold Lows Tonight
Clearing skies are expected tonight, with lows dropping into the single digits. Fortunately, winds will only be in the 5-10 mph range, so wind chills will not be as brutal as last night. Wind chills will likely hover between -5 and zero tonight.
A Decent Warmup on Friday
While Friday starts off cold, we’ll see a decent warmup with highs in the upper 20s during the afternoon. Skies will be partly cloudy in the morning, becoming partly sunny during the day.
Warmer Weekend Ahead
The weekend will be much warmer, with highs near 40 on Saturday and then in the mid 40s on Sunday. Rain is expected to move in Saturday during the day and continue into the night. Scattered showers may linger into Sunday morning, but a drying trend is expected throughout the day.
Rainy Monday, Then Seasonable Temps
Another system will move into the area on Monday, bringing another round of rain. Temperatures will be very mild, near 50 degrees, before more seasonable temperatures arrive on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the forecast for tonight?
A: Clearing skies are expected tonight, with lows dropping into the single digits. Wind chills will likely hover between -5 and zero.
Q: How will Friday’s weather be?
A: While Friday starts off cold, we’ll see a decent warmup with highs in the upper 20s during the afternoon. Skies will be partly cloudy in the morning, becoming partly sunny during the day.
Q: What’s the forecast for the weekend?
A: The weekend will be much warmer, with highs near 40 on Saturday and then in the mid 40s on Sunday. Rain is expected to move in Saturday during the day and continue into the night. Scattered showers may linger into Sunday morning, but a drying trend is expected throughout the day.
Q: What’s the forecast for Monday and beyond?
A: Another system will move into the area on Monday, bringing another round of rain. Temperatures will be very mild, near 50 degrees, before more seasonable temperatures arrive on Tuesday and Wednesday.
