Chicago Weather: Windy And Chilly As Temps Fall

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CHICAGO (CBS) -- A cold front has moved through the Chicago area, and strong westerly winds behind it keep pulling in drier air.

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The westerly flow will mean falling temperatures. Cold air moves in behind the front for Thursday night as an Arctic ridge of high pressure settles across our area – with the low dropping to 20. There will be clearing toward daybreak Friday.

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With that ridge of high pressure in place Friday, we will enjoy lots of sunshine. But temperatures will struggle as we hold in the 30s. The forecast high is 38.

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A weekend system will mainly pass to our south on Saturday, but we could be brushed with a few light showers or flurries. The high for Saturday is 39.

It will be dry for the game at Soldier Field Sunday. The high climbs to 45.