{"id":16741,"date":"2025-03-17T04:37:56","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T09:37:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/?p=16741"},"modified":"2025-03-17T04:37:56","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T09:37:56","slug":"clear-and-chilly-ahead-of-st-patricks-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/2025\/03\/17\/clear-and-chilly-ahead-of-st-patricks-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Clear and Chilly Ahead of St. Patrick&#8217;s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Weather Updates and Forecast<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Weather Maps<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Interactive Radar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Weather Bug Cameras<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Current Weather Conditions<\/h2>\n<p>A rain\/snow mix fell around the area Sunday morning, with the highest accumulations in the far northwest suburbs.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s a massive contrast from Saturday, when high temperatures reached 66 degrees at O&#8217;Hare International Airport. Additionally, about one-third of an inch of rain fell from the storms that rolled through Chicagoland late Friday night into early Saturday morning.<\/p>\n<p>On Sunday, morning temps ranged only in the low to mid-30s, with northwest winds gusting as high as 25 miles per hour in some spots.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1443\" height=\"1080\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"3516390\" src=\"https:\/\/wgntv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/Sun-AM-Temps-2.jpg?w=900\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3516390\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1411\" height=\"1080\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"3516389\" src=\"https:\/\/wgntv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/Sunday-AM-WCs.jpg?w=900\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3516389\"><\/p>\n<p>Wind chills were stuck in the 20s and low 30s, even as air temps got into the upper 30s and lower 40s later Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Chicagoland saw gradual afternoon clearing after the morning band of precipitation made its way through the areas, but it stayed cold all day.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, that cold air doesn&#8217;t stick around long. High! temps will get back into the mid-50s on Monday and all the way back into the mid- to upper 60s by Tuesday, though it&#8217;ll remain cooler in lakeside areas.<\/p>\n<h2>Upcoming Events and Weather Forecast<\/h2>\n<p>The 47th annual South Side Irish Parade steps off at noon Sunday in Beverly neighborhood, and the 22nd edition of Northwest Side Irish Parade kicks off Sunday at noon in Norwood Park neighborhood.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Weather Maps<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Weather &#038; Climate News<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Interactive Radar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Weather Bug Cameras<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>7-Day Outlook<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Weather Center Newsletter<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Current Conditions and Forecast<\/h2>\n<h3>Current Temps and Next 12 Hours<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.psg.nexstardigital.net\/wgn\/weather\/WGNTV_Current_Temps_Metro.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:768px;height:auto\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.psg.nexstardigital.net\/wgn\/weather\/next12hours.jpg\" alt=\"\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.psg.nexstardigital.net\/wgn\/weather\/WGNTV_RPM_Forecast_Metro_A610.gif\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2>Looking Ahead<\/h2>\n<p>The extended outlook calls for another nice warm-up right away this week, with temps in the upper 60s by Tuesday, along with increasing clouds.<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday brings the next chance for storms, with highs near 60 but falling all day for the last full day of winter.<\/p>\n<p>Thursday is the Spring Equinox, and we&#8217;ll have chilly temps in the low 40s, plus a chance of morning rain\/snow showers, then partly sunny skies by the afternoon.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wgntv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/snapshot-2025-03-16T101710.483.jpg?w=900\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3516394\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Full forecast details and more at the WGN Weather Center blog<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>In conclusion, the weather in Chicagoland has been quite unpredictable, with a mix of rain and snow on Sunday morning, and a significant drop in temperature compared to Saturday. However, the cold air is expected to move out quickly, making way for a warm-up by Monday and Tuesday. It&#8217;s essential to stay updated with the latest weather forecast to plan your daily activities and events.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<h3>Q: What was the high temperature at O&#8217;Hare International Airport on Saturday?<\/h3>\n<p>A: The high temperature at O&#8217;Hare International Airport on Saturday was 66 degrees.<\/p>\n<h3>Q: What is the forecast for the Spring Equinox on Thursday?<\/h3>\n<p>A: The forecast for the Spring Equinox on Thursday calls for chilly temps in the low 40s, with a chance of morning rain\/snow showers, and partly sunny skies by the afternoon.<\/p>\n<h3>Q: Where can I find the full forecast details and more information?<\/h3>\n<p>A: You can find the full forecast details and more information at the WGN Weather Center blog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Weather Updates and Forecast Weather Maps Interactive Radar Weather Bug Cameras Current Weather Conditions A rain\/snow mix fell around the area Sunday morning, with the highest accumulations in the far northwest suburbs. That&#8217;s a massive contrast from Saturday, when high temperatures reached 66 degrees at O&#8217;Hare International Airport. 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