Illinois is waking up to a cold, gray morning as light snow drifts across parts of Chicago. Temperatures sit near 21 degrees at Midway Airport, with north winds gusting up to 26 mph. Wind chills are biting, hovering in the single digits at times.
Flurries and brief snow showers are moving through early, creating slick patches on untreated roads. Drivers along I-90, I-94, and Lake Shore Drive should allow extra time. Bridges and overpasses can turn icy quickly in this kind of cold.
A few more flurries remain possible into midday, but skies gradually brighten. Highs reach around 30 degrees this afternoon. Even with sunshine, the breeze keeps it feeling brisk.
Lake effect snow continues to impact parts of northwest Indiana, especially Porter County. Periods of heavier bursts there could reduce visibility and create localized travel issues through the morning.
Tonight turns mostly cloudy with lows near 20 degrees. Tuesday brings a noticeable warmup, with highs climbing to around 41 degrees. Breezy southwest winds may gust up to 40 mph, helping to melt some snow. Watch for refreeze Tuesday night as temperatures dip back into the upper 20s.
By Wednesday, mostly sunny skies return with highs near 37 degrees. Snow becomes likely Wednesday night, with a 60 percent chance of accumulation into early Thursday. Another round of light snow could affect the Thursday morning commute before partial clearing.
Friday looks milder, with highs near 50 degrees under mostly sunny skies. The 6- to 10-day outlook favors above-normal temperatures, signaling a gradual shift toward early spring patterns.
Five Day Outlook for Chicago, Illinois:
Tuesday: Breezy, high 41.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 37.
Thursday: Chance of snow early, high 34.
Friday: Sunny, high 50.
Saturday: Partly sunny, high 46.
