Chicago residents should expect a cold start to the new year with temperatures dropping into the lower 20s and wind chills in the teens on Wednesday night. Snow is expected to arrive on Thursday afternoon, primarily affecting areas south of I-80. Roads are likely to be slick, so drivers should exercise caution.
CHICAGO (CBS) — The first night of the new year will be cold. Temperatures overnight drop in the lower 20s, but with gusty westerly winds near 25 mph, wind chill values will sink as low as the teens tonight. Mostly gray skies are in order Wednesday night also, and they will greet us in Chicago Thursday morning. By Thursday afternoon, snow will start to arrive. The snow is expected to favor areas south of I-80, with a dusting up to 2' being possible for the higher end.
Roads will be wet and slick starting Thursday evening, so make sure to plan accordingly. On top of the snow, temperatures will be near freezing during the afternoon, but feels-like temperatures will be in the lower 20s. Behind Thursday's weather system, cold artic air remains for the beginning days in January. Another shot of snow returns to the forecast Sunday into Monday. Forecast at a glanceWednesday night: Partly cloudy, low of 23. Wind gusts near 25 mph with wind chills in the teens. Thursday: Cold start, afternoon snow. High of 32. Minor amounts in the city, 1 to 2' south of I-80. Thursday night: Low of 17, snow wraps up by late evening
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