{"id":6972,"date":"2024-11-30T01:44:03","date_gmt":"2024-11-30T07:44:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/?p=6972"},"modified":"2024-11-30T01:44:03","modified_gmt":"2024-11-30T07:44:03","slug":"coldest-weekend-in-10-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/2024\/11\/30\/coldest-weekend-in-10-months\/","title":{"rendered":"Coldest Weekend in 10 Months"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Unseasonable Chill Hits Chicago: Biting Winds and Single-Digit Wind Chills<\/h1>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Friday&#8217;s high in Chicago was the COLDEST NOV. 29 IN NEARLY 5 DECADES\u2014 48 YEARS, SINCE THE BONE-CHILLING 12\u00b0HIGH IN 1976<\/h2>\n<p>The Central United States experienced a significant drop in temperatures, with Chicago reaching its coldest November 29th in nearly five decades. The city&#8217;s high temperature was a mere 29 degrees, a stark contrast to the 12-degree high recorded in 1976.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3388302\" data-id=\"3388302\" src=\"https:\/\/wgntv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/CENTRAL-US-MAX-TEMP-DEPARTS-4.jpg?w=900\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3388303\" data-id=\"3388303\" src=\"https:\/\/wgntv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/CLIMATE-DATA-70S.jpg?w=900\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3388304\" data-id=\"3388304\" src=\"https:\/\/wgntv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/USA-to-Alaska-today-MAX-TEMPS-4.jpg?w=900\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wgntv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/CLIMATE-DATA-70S-1.jpg?strip=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3388306\"><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Biting Winds to Create Frigid Morning Wind Chills, Single Digits to Near Zero in Some Areas<\/h2>\n<p>Chicago wind direction and forecast peak wind gusts next five days.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wgntv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/Wind-Direction-Forecast-4.jpg?strip=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3388366\"><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unseasonable Chill Modifies Slightly by Middle of Next Week, but Readings Remain Below Normal<\/h2>\n<p>Forecast highs and how far below normal.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wgntv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/Forecast-High-and-Departures-from-Normal-3.jpg?strip=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3388370\"><\/p>\n<p>Saturday AM Wind Chills<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"776\" height=\"600\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wgntv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/SATURDAY.jpg?strip=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3388371\"><\/p>\n<p>Sunday AM Wind Chills<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"776\" height=\"600\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wgntv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/SUNDAY.jpg?strip=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3388372\"><\/p>\n<p>Monday AM Wind Chills<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"776\" height=\"600\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wgntv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/MONDAY.jpg?strip=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3388373\"><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The unseasonable chill that hit Chicago is expected to modify slightly by the middle of next week, but readings will remain below normal. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions to stay warm and safe during this period.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n<p>Q: What was the coldest November 29th in Chicago?<br \/>\nA: The coldest November 29th in Chicago was 1976, with a high temperature of 12 degrees.<\/p>\n<p>Q: What is the forecast for the next five days?<br \/>\nA: The forecast shows biting winds and single-digit wind chills, with temperatures remaining below normal.<\/p>\n<p>Q: Will the unseasonable chill modify by the middle of next week?<br \/>\nA: Yes, the unseasonable chill is expected to modify slightly by the middle of next week, but readings will remain below normal.<\/p>\n<p>Q: What precautions should residents take during this period?<br \/>\nA: Residents are advised to take necessary precautions to stay warm and safe during this period, including dressing warmly and staying indoors when possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unseasonable Chill Hits Chicago: Biting Winds and Single-Digit Wind Chills Friday&#8217;s high in Chicago was the COLDEST NOV. 29 IN NEARLY 5 DECADES\u2014 48 YEARS, SINCE THE BONE-CHILLING 12\u00b0HIGH IN 1976 The Central United States experienced a significant drop in temperatures, with Chicago reaching its coldest November 29th in nearly five decades. 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