Chicago, IL – A sharp drop in temperatures is set to usher in Chicago’s first snowflakes of the season late Wednesday. Residents should prepare for blustery conditions and wet roadways as rain transitions to snow across the region.
According to the National Weather Service, colder air will sweep into the area Wednesday evening, bringing gusts of up to 35 mph and driving temperatures into the low 30s overnight. Rain showers are expected to change to snow after 10 p.m., with a dusting likely by Thursday morning. Lake Shore Drive and other roadways near Lake Michigan could see slick conditions due to freezing temperatures and mixed precipitation.
The forecast calls for scattered showers earlier Wednesday, with highs reaching 48 degrees before plummeting overnight. Thursday will remain cold and windy, with daytime highs in the low 40s and snow tapering off to rain by afternoon.
Looking ahead, the weather stabilizes toward the weekend. A chance of rain lingers into Friday near the lakeshore, but Saturday promises dry skies and highs around 45 degrees. Seasonal weather patterns should prevail into early next week.
