Good morning, Chicago! This is your weather alert for the Windy City and surrounding areas.
Let's break down this chilly forecast that'll have you reaching for those extra layers. Tonight, we're looking at a crisp and clear evening with temperatures hovering around a bone-chilling 5 degrees Fahrenheit. Wind chill values will drop to a teeth-chattering negative 7 degrees, so bundle up tight! Expect a gentle west wind around 5 miles per hour.
Friday brings a bit of a temperature tease - we'll see increasing clouds with a high near 21 degrees Fahrenheit. The wind chill will still bite at around negative 8 degrees. Southwestern winds will dance between 5 to 10 miles per hour, with gusts up to 20 miles per hour keeping things interesting.
Friday night gets even more exciting with intermittent snow flurries potentially making an appearance after midnight. Temperatures will surprisingly rise to around 21 degrees by 3 am, with south-southwestern winds between 10 to 15 miles per hour and gusts up to 25 miles per hour.
Saturday morning might greet us with a few lingering snow flurries before 9 am, but then we'll see a mostly sunny day with temperatures climbing to a more comfortable 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Winds will continue to play, blowing from the west-southwest at 10 to 15 miles per hour.
The weekend continues with partly cloudy skies Saturday night, dropping to around 17 degrees. Sunday looks sunny and crisp with a high near 27 degrees Fahrenheit.
As we roll into next week, expect mostly sunny conditions with temperatures gradually warming up. Monday will see a high near 38 degrees, and Tuesday looks similarly pleasant with a high around 39 degrees.
For those planning outdoor activities, layer up, check your local conditions, and stay prepared for those quick temperature shifts!
For more detailed information and the latest updates, check out the link in our show notes to the National Weather Service website.
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