Weather Forecast: Colder Air Moves In, Snow Showers Ahead
CHICAGO — Cloud cover will stick around on Monday as colder air moves into the area during the afternoon hours.
Temperatures in Chicago were still around 50 degrees at midday and likely at the day’s peak, but colder air was beginning to sweep through from the north. Madison was a full 10 degrees cooler at the time.
Monday afternoon is expected to be breezy, with winds gusting up to 20 or 30 miles per hour out of the southwest.
Monday’s Forecast
Dense Fog Advisory until 11 a.m. Morning showers, then mostly cloudy and getting windy. Winds SW at 10-20 mph, gusts to 30. High near 50.
Monday Night: Partly to mostly cloudy and gusty. Winds W at 10-15 mph, gusts to 20. Low 32.
Tuesday’s Forecast
Partly cloudy start, breezy and increasing clouds. Late evening snow possible. Winds WNW at 10-15 mph, gusts to 20. High 41.
Extended Outlook
Snow showers to continue into Wednesday morning, with not much for accumulation with this fast-moving clipper system. Highs on Wednesday in the mid-30s. Thursday mostly cloudy, with highs in the low 30s. Friday sees a touch more sun, with a chance of snow showers late in the evening. Winter Solstice on Saturday, and temps will feel like winter, with highs in the mid-20s and a chance of AM snow showers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will it be a cold winter?
A: Yes, temperatures will drop to more typical Christmas-time levels by the latter part of the week.
Q: Will it snow?
A: Snow showers are expected on Tuesday and Wednesday, but not much accumulation is expected.
Q: Will it be windy?
A: Yes, Monday afternoon and Tuesday will be breezy, with winds gusting up to 20 or 30 miles per hour.
Q: What’s the forecast for Saturday?
A: Winter Solstice on Saturday, and temps will feel like winter, with highs in the mid-20s and a chance of AM snow showers.
