Chicagoans faced a damp end to their final Friday of the year with morning rain and a chilly breeze setting the tone before giving way to predominately cloudy skies throughout the afternoon. The city saw temperatures peaking near the 43-degree mark before they were expected to dip back down to around freezing levels overnight, according to the National Weather Service.
The weekend offers a brief respite with some sunshine anticipated Saturday and a high nearing 42 degrees, "mostly sunny, with a high near 42," the forecast reads. However, Chicago's weather is set to turn brisk swiftly again with Sunday hinting at the onset of snowfall during the afternoon hours, which could potentially lead to slick spots on untreated roads. "Light snow amounts may cause slick spots on untreated surfaces on Sunday," states the National Weather Service Hazardous Weather Outlook, implying caution for those traveling on the day.
New Year's Eve and New Year's Day won't offer much in the way of warmth, as highs are forecasted to struggle in the 30 degrees, per a report by CBS Chicago. The light snow chance for Sunday afternoon should bring only minor accumulations, but it's still a point of consideration for revelers with outdoor plans.
For those looking to sail the Lake Michigan waters, the outlook remains less than favorable with the National Weather Service expecting hazardous conditions for small craft echoed through into Tuesday. Those venturing onto the lake will need to stay particularly alert of changing conditions and adhere to safety advisements.
