Chicago is poised to experience a significant chill in the coming days. Following today's high, the warmest day of the year so far at a comfortable mid-40s, a severe temperature drop with subzero wind chills is expected to commence this weekend, according to FOX 32 Chicago. The region is bracing for what can only be described as a biting cold snap that will grip the area for an extended period.
The National Weather Service has predicted a sunny day with temperatures reaching nearly 41 degrees, but gusty conditions, with winds out of the south-southwest at 10 to 20 mph and gusts up to 35 mph, are likely to slice somewhat through the warmth. As evening approaches, a 40% chance of rain and snow is forecasted before giving way to cloudy skies and lower temperatures around 22 degrees. The wind is not expected to let up, potentially gusting as high as 25 mph, as indicated by a National Weather Service forecast.
The anticipated plummet in temperatures will begin tomorrow, as reported by FOX 32 Chicago, the mercury will likely fall to mid-20s after peaking at around 35 degrees. The descent will continue into Sunday with temperatures dropping into the single digits by morning and holding there throughout the day.
Additional forecasting from the National Weather Service also delineates a frigid Sunday night, with the potential for mostly clear skies and lows near -3 degrees.
Monday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, projects further wintry conditions with the possibility of flurries and a high near 8 degrees. As children return to school on Tuesday, FOX 32 Chicago warns that it will likely "feel a few degrees colder." The cold wave is not expected to break until mid-week, as highs are projected to rise to around 21 degrees on Wednesday, providing some respite from the intense cold.
