CHICAGO – Chicagoans—once more—bundled up as temperatures remained nicely beneath regular on Wednesday.
Whereas the bitter chilly continues in a single day, reduction is on the way in which with a warming development set to reach by the weekend.
What we all know:
Temperatures barely reached the kids and low 20s this afternoon, with westerly winds conserving wind chills within the single digits.
Tonight, the area faces one other spherical of bitter chilly, with lows between zero and 5 levels above zero. In far west and northwest suburbs, temperatures might drop beneath zero. Wind chills are anticipated to vary from -5 to -15 in a single day, with some remoted spots dipping as little as -20 by dawn.
Skies shall be largely cloudy in a single day, with an opportunity for scattered flurries and lightweight snow showers. Whereas no main journey points are anticipated, a dusting of snow may create a couple of slick spots for early morning commuters.
What’s subsequent:
Thursday will deliver partly cloudy skies and continued chilly, with highs within the decrease 20s. Related circumstances are anticipated on Friday, although with barely milder temperatures within the mid-20s and largely sunny skies.
A noticeable warm-up arrives over the weekend. Saturday’s highs will attain close to 30 levels, with partly sunny skies. By Sunday, temperatures are anticipated to return nearer to seasonal norms, climbing into the higher 30s.
Looking forward to early subsequent week, highs will rise into the low to mid-40s on Monday and Tuesday. Whereas many of the week appears dry, there’s a slight probability of rain or snow on Wednesday, with highs remaining within the mid-40s.
By the numbers
- Regular excessive right now of 12 months: 37°F
- Regular low: 23°F
- Tonight’s wind chills: As little as -20°F in some areas
- Weekend highs: Close to 30°F on Saturday, higher 30s on Sunday
- Subsequent week’s highs: Low to mid-40s
