Residents of Chicago are bracing for a continued bout of wintry conditions as more snowfall and plummeting temperatures persist in the region. According to National Weather Service forecasts, flurries are expected to clear up this morning, but the high for the day will hover around a mere 21 degrees, with brisk winds adding a sharper edge to the cold. Tonight will see clearer skies, yet the low is set to drop around 6 degrees, and wind chill values could feel as cold as -4.
On Friday, the forecast indicates an opportunity for snow after 3 pm, increasing clouds, and temperatures rising near 29 degrees, with wind chill values plunging to -3. The FOX 32 Chicago report warns that since temperatures will start near zero, and with subzero wind chills, the snow expected to follow could add a few additional inches to the accumulation.
The weekend also won’t offer much respite, with snow, possibly mixed with rain, predicted mainly after noon on Saturday, and a high near 36 degrees. But the night might turn to misery again, with more snow likely before midnight and a low around 16 degrees, with a 70% chance of precipitation. The likelihood of snow continues into Sunday, primarily before noon, leaving the day mostly cloudy and with a high near a chill of 22.
However, the true brunt of winter is anticipated starting Sunday night, ushering in lows around -3 degrees. The cold snap is expected to intensify into Washington's Birthday, with a high barely scraping 9 degrees. Residents facing a chance of more snow on Monday night, followed by a mostly cloudy sky, are advised by weather officials to ensure that they don warm attires to shield against the severe cold snap.
Chicagoans can anticipate a continuation of the frigid weather into Tuesday, with lows hovering around zero and highs in the mid-teens. While Wednesday might bring a slight chance of snow, no major weather disturbances are currently on the radar. As temperatures and snow continue to challenge the Windy City, those venturing outside are strongly encouraged to dress warmly to combat the bitter cold and to move with caution on potentially slick surfaces.
