WGN Weather Center
Chicagoland Braces for Bitterly Cold Temperatures
Chicago, IL – Chicagoland residents are in for a cold and potentially hazardous weather pattern, with sub-zero wind chills expected to start the workweek.
Current Weather Conditions
As of Sunday morning, snow is falling in the area, but it’s expected to amount to only about a half-inch for most of us. The morning snow will taper off into freezing drizzle in the afternoon, with potentially slick roads to watch out for. Temperatures will reach the mid-30s during the day, before plummeting into the teens on Sunday night.
Monday Forecast
Monday will dawn mostly sunny and very cold, with high temperatures in the teens and wind chills in the single digits.
Looking Ahead
Bitter and dangerously cold temperatures will remain in Chicagoland for the early part of the week, with Tuesday and Wednesday calling for sub-zero wind chills in the morning and single-digit wind chills in the afternoon. There will be lots of sunshine, at least, but air temperatures will stay in the upper teens on Tuesday and low 20s on Wednesday.
Milder air returns after that, with highs near 40 on Thursday and Friday and a chance for rain. Then, it’s back to colder temperatures by next weekend.
Extended 7-Day Forecast
Monday: High: 15°F, Wind Chill: 5-10°F, Sunny
Tuesday: High: 14°F, Wind Chill: -5-10°F, Sunny
Wednesday: High: 18°F, Wind Chill: 0-5°F, Sunny
Thursday: High: 38°F, Rain Chance: 30%, Mostly Cloudy
Friday: High: 40°F, Rain Chance: 40%, Partly Cloudy
Next Weekend: High: 25°F, Cold and Sunny
Maps & Interactive Radar
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the expected snow accumulation?
A: About a half-inch for most of us.
Q: What is the expected high temperature on Monday?
A: 15°F.
Q: What is the expected wind chill on Tuesday?
A: Sub-zero.
Q: When will milder air return?
A: Thursday and Friday, with highs near 40°F.
Q: What is the expected high temperature on next weekend?
A: 25°F.
Conclusion
Chicagoland residents are advised to bundle up and take precautions to stay safe during this bitter cold snap. Stay tuned to WGN Weather Center for the latest updates and forecasts.
