The city of Chicago woke to dense fog this morning, prompting an advisory in place until 11 a.m., as visibility throughout the area faced "ups and downs," reports FOX32 Chicago. While the fog is forecasted to lift by noon, the rest of the day is expected to remain overcast, although unseasonably warm, with temperatures likely exceeding 50 degrees.
According to the National Weather Service, the south wind this morning at 10 to 15 mph will swing westward in the afternoon, which might result in gusts roaring as high as 30 mph and the evening will usher in a dip to around freezing, with persistent mostly cloudy skies and west wind continuing to buffet the city at 10 to 15 mph, gusting to 25 mph.
The National Weather Service's forecast for Tuesday shows "partly sunny" skies with a high near 40. The relatively mild temperatures are poised to last through the day before transitioning into a night when snowfall is "likely, mainly after midnight," introducing concerns for early holiday travelers.
Wednesday brings a continued chance for snow before noon with a 40 percent likelihood, and the rest of the day is to remain "Mostly cloudy" with an uncomfortable chill in the air as northwest winds pick up, the National Weather Service forecasts also indicate, the remainder of the week teeters on the brink of wintry charm and commuting nuisance with snow chances returning Thursday afternoon and potentially affecting Friday morning's rush.
