Chicago Bracing for Unpredictable Winter Weekend
A cold snap is set to grip the Chicago area, but while it's still far from brutal, residents can expect low temperatures and varying snowfall over the weekend.
The National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory for the region, which will continue until Saturday morning. According to meteorologist Kevin Birk, the chill won't be as biting as it was on Friday, when temperatures plummeted to minus 11 at O'Hare Airport in the early hours of the day.
However, wind chills are still expected to drop as low as minus 20 on Saturday, making outdoor activities hazardous. Temperatures will gradually rise over the weekend, but a winter storm moving across the country could bring snowfall to northern Illinois - potentially even closer to Lake Michigan.
While forecasters can't pinpoint exact amounts of snow, Birk warned that parts of the city and southern areas may see as little as an inch or up to 6 inches. The cold weather advisory has raised concerns about slick conditions, which could result in "some travel headaches."
On Monday, temperatures are expected to reach highs around 10 degrees, with no significant weather forecasted until then. However, residents can expect a bit of relief from the cold as winter storm moves on out.
A cold snap is set to grip the Chicago area, but while it's still far from brutal, residents can expect low temperatures and varying snowfall over the weekend.
The National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory for the region, which will continue until Saturday morning. According to meteorologist Kevin Birk, the chill won't be as biting as it was on Friday, when temperatures plummeted to minus 11 at O'Hare Airport in the early hours of the day.
However, wind chills are still expected to drop as low as minus 20 on Saturday, making outdoor activities hazardous. Temperatures will gradually rise over the weekend, but a winter storm moving across the country could bring snowfall to northern Illinois - potentially even closer to Lake Michigan.
While forecasters can't pinpoint exact amounts of snow, Birk warned that parts of the city and southern areas may see as little as an inch or up to 6 inches. The cold weather advisory has raised concerns about slick conditions, which could result in "some travel headaches."
On Monday, temperatures are expected to reach highs around 10 degrees, with no significant weather forecasted until then. However, residents can expect a bit of relief from the cold as winter storm moves on out.
! I feel for all those parents trying to get their little ones to school and daycare on Saturday morning - it's going to be a real challenge 
. I mean, who wants to bundle up in 6 layers just to walk from the car to the school door?! And don't even get me started on trying to make breakfast while it's freezing outside... 
. Can't we just fast forward to spring already? 
. On the bright side, at least it's not as bad as last year... I mean, who needs that kind of drama in their life, right? 
Anyway, fingers crossed for a relatively calm weekend and some sunshine by Monday! 
. Low temps, icy roads, snow... what's not to dislike? And don't even get me started on those wind chill warnings 
I swear, the cold never ends around here... and now they're expecting snow too 
plus who needs all that snow anyway its just gonna melt in a few days 
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like how does wind chill work tho? is it like the air gets colder because ur breath is all over the place or something? 
also, 10 degrees sounds like a total brrr but at least we'll have some respite by monday 
Low temps and snowfall over the weekend? Sounds like a recipe for travel nightmares... And don't even get me started on the wind chills, minus 20?! Brrr! 