Winter is Coming: Bitter Cold Air Arriving in Chicagoland
Tuesday looks to be a pretty seasonal December day in Chicagoland, with high temperatures in the mid- to upper 30s and mostly cloudy, but quiet, conditions. However, bitter cold will be arriving soon.
Early-morning temps on Tuesday ranged mainly in the low to mid-30s around the area, with a calm northwest wind.
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But those winds will gradually pick up in the coming days, ushering in the bitter cold. By Wednesday night, winds will be gusting up to around 30 miles per hour, bringing wind-chill values to single digits or below zero by Wednesday night. For the Thursday morning commute, wind chills will range from minus-5 to minus-20.
Windy Conditions Ahead
Winds will begin to calm again by Thursday afternoon, though it’ll remain cold, with wind-chill values remaining in single digits and daytime air temps likely topping out in the teens.
[Image: Winds Ahead]
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Flurries and Wintry Mix Ahead
There’s also a chance for flurries on Wednesday, but no significant snowfall is expected in Chicagoland this week. Temps warm into the upper 30s again over the weekend, with a wintry mix possible Friday night into Saturday.
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Forecast
TODAY: Mostly cloudy, winds WNW at 5-10 mph, gusts to 15. High 36.
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy, winds WNW at 5-10 mph, gusts to 20. Low 24.
TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy, windy, flurries and 30% chance of snow showers, winds W at 20-25 mph, gusts to 35. Low 29.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What can I expect this week?
A: Bitter cold air will arrive, with wind-chill values ranging from minus-5 to minus-20 by Thursday morning. Temps will warm into the upper 30s over the weekend, with a wintry mix possible Friday night into Saturday.
Q: Will it snow in Chicagoland this week?
A: No, no significant snowfall is expected in Chicagoland this week. There’s a chance for flurries on Wednesday, but no accumulation is expected.
Q: What’s the forecast for the weekend?
A: Temps will warm into the upper 30s, with a wintry mix possible Friday night into Saturday.
