Chicagoans are feeling a mild reprieve from this winter's consistent chill as temperatures today hit the mid-50s, flirting with 60 degrees in some southwest suburbs. According to the National Weather Service, this burst of warmth is accompanied by strong winds, some gusting as high as 45 mph, which have triggered a wind advisory for the area into the evening.
Yet, these blustery conditions carry with them the potential for danger, fanning any wildfires that might arise in these dry conditions. "The downside today will be very strong winds," reported FOX 32 Chicago, highlighting concerns for two periods when the winds could peak, one late in the morning and the other stretching from midday to evening.
We're poised for another shift, says FOX 32 Chicago, as colder air will make an encore this weekend. Tomorrow's high might struggle to break the freezing mark despite sunny skies. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service forecasts a slight chance of sprinkles before 8 pm tonight with a low around 23, signaling the start of a colder spell.
Looking a little further out, the teaser of spring will be replaced by a more typical chill for this time of year. Sunday looks more forgiving, with the NWS predicting sunny conditions and highs nearing 37 degrees. "On Sunday, it will be a little bit milder with highs in the upper 30s," FOX 32 Chicago reminds those hoping for a more prolonged warmth, indicating a few degrees colder than normal is expected.
The National Weather Service expects the mercury to climb back into the 40s on Monday before a new weather system moves in, potentially delivering rain showers on Tuesday and Wednesday, with temperatures climbing into the upper 40s and mid-50s.
