Dangerously cold wind chills expected
CHICAGO – Chicago’s weather is about to take a dramatic turn as an arctic air mass moves into the region.
Tuesday brought clouds and seasonable cold, with highs in the low to mid-30s. Tonight, temperatures will dip into the mid-20s under lingering cloud cover.
Wednesday’s forecast:
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Temperatures start in the 20s and briefly rise to around 30°F before plummeting into the teens by late afternoon.
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Scattered snow showers are expected, with brief, heavy snow bands possible. These could reduce visibility and cause hazardous travel conditions.
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Winds will intensify, reaching 20-25 mph with gusts over 40 mph. Wind chills will plunge to -10°F to -20°F by midnight.
Thursday’s forecast:
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The coldest day of the week starts in the single digits, with subzero wind chills lasting through the morning.
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Highs will only reach the mid to upper teens, with wind chills stuck in the single digits.
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Areas south of I-80 may see light snow, but most of the region will remain partly cloudy.
Friday and the weekend:
The deep freeze will ease by Friday, with highs in the low to mid-30s under mostly cloudy skies. Another system arrives Friday night into Saturday, bringing the chance of rain, snow, or freezing rain. Weekend highs will reach the upper 30s to near 40°F.
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CHICAGO – Chicago’s weather is about to take a dramatic turn as an arctic air mass moves into the region.
Tuesday brought clouds and seasonable cold, with highs in the low to mid-30s. Tonight, temperatures will dip into the mid-20s under lingering cloud cover.
Wednesday’s forecast:
-
Temperatures start in the 20s and briefly rise to around 30°F before plummeting into the teens by late afternoon.
-
Scattered snow showers are expected, with brief, heavy snow bands possible. These could reduce visibility and cause hazardous travel conditions.
-
Winds will intensify, reaching 20-25 mph with gusts over 40 mph. Wind chills will plunge to -10°F to -20°F by midnight.
Thursday’s forecast:
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The coldest day of the week starts in the single digits, with subzero wind chills lasting through the morning.
-
Highs will only reach the mid to upper teens, with wind chills stuck in the single digits.
-
Areas south of I-80 may see light snow, but most of the region will remain partly cloudy.
Friday and the weekend:
The deep freeze will ease by Friday, with highs in the low to mid-30s under mostly cloudy skies. Another system arrives Friday night into Saturday, bringing the chance of rain, snow, or freezing rain. Weekend highs will reach the upper 30s to near 40°F.
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