What a difference a week makes!
At the start of last week, Chicagoland was plunging into a stretch of sub-freezing conditions. At the start of this week, we’re going to see high temperatures soar into the 50s.
Monday is certainly off to a spring-like start, with early-morning temps already crossing 40 in some spots, which is around 15 to 20 degrees warmer than it was 24 hours prior.
Current Conditions
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Looking Ahead
The extended outlook calls for continued mild temps on Tuesday, with highs near 50 and partly sunny skies. Wednesday looks soggy, with a chance of rain at times and highs in the mid- to low 50s.
It’ll be a bit cooler for Thursday, with highs in the lower 40s and partly sunny skies. Then it’s back into the upper 40s on Friday for the last day of both February and Meteorological Winter, which consists of the full months of December through February.
Things then look to cool off into the weekend, with high temps in the upper 30s, still well above freezing.
Highs and Lows
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Current Conditions
[Image: WGNTV Current Temps Metro]
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Looking Ahead
The changing jet streams have sent the arctic air packing this week, allowing mild Pacific air to take up residence across much of the lower 48 states as the weekend came to a close:
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Below represents the departure from normal just above the surface. NOTE: The blue and purple colors depict areas of below normal temperatures, while the orange and red colors depict areas of above normal temperatures:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the weather forecast for this week?
A: The extended outlook calls for continued mild temps, with highs near 50 and partly sunny skies on Tuesday, and highs in the mid- to low 50s on Wednesday. It’ll be a bit cooler for Thursday, with highs in the lower 40s, and then back into the upper 40s on Friday.
Q: What is the current temperature in Chicagoland?
A: [Insert current temperature]
Q: Will it be warm this week?
A: Yes, with highs in the 40s and lower 50s, it will be a relatively mild week.
Q: Will it rain this week?
A: Yes, there is a chance of rain on Wednesday, with a possibility of showers and thunderstorms.
Q: What is the jet stream doing?
A: The changing jet streams have sent the arctic air packing this week, allowing mild Pacific air to take up residence across much of the lower 48 states.
