Chicago area gets clouds and rain going into the weekend
Much colder air will arrive behind this system, with highs only in the low 40s on Friday and upper 30s on Saturday.
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Much colder air will arrive behind this system, with highs only in the low 40s on Friday and upper 30s on Saturday.
The emergence of greenery and blossoms is underway soon as El Niño fades away, and we transition to a neutral weather pattern.
The weather pattern will bring very warm conditions at times over the next several days.
Behind the front, temperatures will briefly cool down on Friday and Saturday.
Lows Saturday morning are in the teens with highs only in the low 30s. Gusty northwest winds will create wind chills Saturday morning in the single digits.
Temperatures will remain chilly through Saturday before moderating early next week with highs back to the 40s on Sunday and low 50s by Tuesday.
The next storm system arrives Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
There's a slight chance for snow later in the week.
1886 was the last time it was this warm on this date in Chicago
Damaging winds also blew late Thursday.
It'll be turning cooler this weekend with highs in the 40s Saturday and upper 30s Sunday to Tuesday.
Expect patchy fog late Sunday into Monday.
Highs by Thursday could be running 20 degrees above average.
Toward the middle of next week, clouds will increase as high-pressure slides to the east.
Below-average precipitation is expected this winter due to an El Niño weather pattern.