Readings are expected to surge into the lower 50s by late Sunday, the warmest readings
here since a 52-degree high on Nov. 14. The long-absent warmth will be propelled into
the area on southerly gales that will gust as high as 45 m.p.h.
Some light showers or drizzle will dampen the scene through the day Sunday, followed
by a period of steadier rain at night as a potent cold front approaches.
As temperatures plunge below freezing after the cold front passes late Sunday night,
the rain is expected to quickly change to snow that could accumulate up to an inch by
early Monday, a day that will feature strong west-northwest winds and falling
temperatures. The rapid freeze-up could create icy conditions for the Monday morning
commute.
SERIES OF IMPULSES TO BRING SEVERAL BOUTS OF SNOW TO THE CHICAGO AREA
With cold air back in place, the city faces several more chances for snow. Rapidly
moving impulses threaten repeat bouts of snow late Tuesday into Wednesday, Thursday
night and late Saturday. Several inches are possible with the Tuesday night-Wednesday
system with the threat of more sticking snow later in the week.
--By Steve Kahn, WGN Weather Center Meteorologist
