Chicago’s weekend subzero blast is now history as temperatures have started a rebound that will take them into the 40s later in the week. However, the moderating trend will not last, and a repeat blast of arctic air is poised to descend into the Midwest next weekend, once again sending the mercury tumbling toward single digits or lower.
Memories of a mild January and early February are fading rapidly as the final weeks of meteorological winter deal much of the nation some harsh wintry blows. Just a week ago, the East was pounded by record snowfall, while this weekend dangerous cold grips the much of the north half of the nation from the Pacific Northwest to New England. The South is also cold as an icy mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain is glazing highways from Texas to the southern Appalachians. Record lows were set Sunday at Portland Ore. (23º) and Casper, Wyo. (-17º), while Houston set a new record minimum high of 38º.
WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling and the WGN Weather Center staff provide daily coverage of weather in the Chicago area.
