A Chilly Weekend Ahead: Snow and Gusty Winds Expected
A little bit of snow may ride into the Chicago area in the late Friday night hours or early Saturday morning as temperatures tumble into the low 20s. However, snowfall won’t be widespread and won’t amount to much.
A jarring temperature plunge takes place as we open the weekend and the new month of March, bringing the return of frigid, arctic air to the region. Temperatures will open Saturday near 20-degrees, but gusty northerly winds will make it feel like single digits, even close to 0-degrees in some places.
Current Conditions
[Image: Current temperatures and feels like temperatures in the Chicago area]
Looking Ahead
Despite the chill, March and April are typically the fastest warming months in Chicago. Normal highs increase from 41-degrees on March 1 to 65-degrees by April 30.
[Image: Temperature increase throughout March and April]
March also sees a noticeable increase in daylight. We gain 1 hour and 25 minutes by the end of the month.
[Image: Daylight hours increasing throughout March]
Weather Outlook
Afternoon highs will barely reach 30-degrees, a level nearly 30-degrees colder than Friday afternoon’s unseasonably mild readings. A buckling "NW jet stream" out of Canada is the culprit bringing the return to late season arctic air.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will it snow in Chicago this weekend?
A: Yes, a little bit of snow may ride into the Chicago area in the late Friday night hours or early Saturday morning.
Q: How cold will it feel on Saturday?
A: Gusty northerly winds will make it feel like single digits, even close to 0-degrees in some places.
Q: How long will the cold weather last?
A: The return to late season arctic air is expected to continue through the weekend and into early next week.
Q: What’s the outlook for March and April?
A: March and April are typically the fastest warming months in Chicago, with normal highs increasing from 41-degrees on March 1 to 65-degrees by April 30.
