Chicago residents can anticipate a mix of snow and drizzle starting from Thursday afternoon, according to National Weather Service forecasts. The probability of snow commencing post-4 pm hits around 50 percent, with the day's temperatures reaching a high near 34 degrees and light winds transitioning to 10 to 15 mph gusts coming from the south. The breeze could, however, intensify, with gusts potentially cranking up to 20 mph.
Tonight's forecast indicates a messy precipitation melange—drizzle and snow initially which then could blend into snow and freezing rain between the early hours, leading up to an ongoing chance of snow after 5 am, maintaining a low around 29 degrees and strong winds making a directional shift to northwest post-midnight that could have gusts as high as 20 mph, according to the same source, generating concerns for minor snow accumulation and negligible ice.
Friday's outlook isn't much brighter—snow showers are expected, mainly before the afternoon, with the likelihood of precipitation placed at 80 percent, says the National Weather Service. This wintry display is to be paired with a brisk north-northwest wind, ranging from 15 to 20 mph with gusts that could hit the 30 mph mark, and snow accumulation is presumed to be under the one-inch line.
Over at FOX 32 Chicago, reports suggest that slight snow may produce slick travel conditions tonight going into Wednesday morning with snow moving into northwest suburbs around midnight and covering Chicagoland in due process, surfaces untreated could be rendered treacherous, making it advisable for Chicagoans to exercise caution behind the wheel.
The weather narrative doesn't seem to change substantially heading into the weekend with Saturday showing partly sunny skies and a high around 27 degrees whilst Sunday warms up slightly, instigating mostly sunny conditions and a high near 31, providing for decent weather come game day for local football enthusiasts.
As Chicagoans look toward Christmas, the forecast is cloud-covered, with a high near 41, possibly spattered by rain.
