As Chicago braces for a wintery mix in the coming days, residents and commuters are urged to prepare for slippery roads and chilly temperatures. According to the National Weather Service, the city will experience "mostly cloudy" conditions today, with temperatures expected to drop to around 32 degrees by late afternoon. The accompanying northwest winds, reaching gusts up to 20 mph, could add a biting chill to the air. NWS Chicago reports a low near 28 degrees tonight as winds become lighter and variable past midnight.
Starting Thursday, Chicagoans should be aware of a 40 percent chance of snow after noon, as noted by forecast.weather.gov, with conditions evolving into a cloudy day and high temperatures hovering near 35 degrees. However, by Thursday night, the likelihood of snow escalates to 80 percent, with expected new snow accumulation ranging from 1 to 2 inches. These snow predictions underscore the need for commuters to take caution, especially after considering the light snow anticipated to cause issues during Wednesday morning's commute, affecting the northwest suburbs first before descending onto the broader Chicagoland area overnight.
Looking ahead, FOX 32 Chicago forecasts the possibility of more snow showers on Friday, primarily before noon, predicting a 60 percent chance of precipitation. Chicago's weather pattern will continue into the weekend with dropped temperatures and highs settling around 28 degrees on Saturday. While partly sunny skies are expected, occasional flurries are also possible, though Sunday promises somewhat clearer skies for the Bears game, with highs nearing 30 degrees.
Further into next week, the city anticipates a continued pattern of mostly cloudy conditions, with fluctuating temperatures ranging from lows around 20 degrees to highs just beneath 40.
