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Chicago weather: Cold streak continues, snow possible later this week

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Published  January 7, 2025 6:43pm CST
Weather Forecast
FOX 32 Chicago

Several chances for snow in the 7 Day

Emily Wahls has your Chicago weather update!

The Brief

    • Chicagoland temperatures remain frigid, with highs in the 20s and lows in the teens.
    • Lake effect snow could impact parts of LaPorte and Porter Counties on Wednesday.
    • Light snow is possible Thursday night into Friday, especially near and east of I-55.

WHAT WE KNOW

It was a cold day in Chicago, with highs in the mid-20s and wind chills dropping into the teens. Overnight, temperatures will plummet into the teens under clearing skies.

Wednesday’s Outlook

Wednesday morning will begin with sunshine before clouds roll in during the day. Highs will hover in the lower 20s, and lake-effect snow could impact areas like LaPorte and Porter Counties. While not a major snow event, untreated surfaces could become slick.

Thursday and Friday

Temperatures on Thursday will remain in the mid-20s under partly cloudy skies. By Thursday night, a system will approach the region, bringing the potential for light snow into Friday. Highs on Friday will inch closer to 30 degrees, with snowfall most likely near and east of Interstate 55.

The Weekend

Saturday looks dry with mostly cloudy skies and highs near 30. Sunday may see a few snow showers, with temperatures dipping slightly into the upper 20s.

WHAT'S NEXT

Frigid conditions will persist into next week, with highs in the mid-20s on Monday and temperatures dropping to the teens by Tuesday.

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