Snow Could Hit Chicago This Week

Expect chilly temperatures and cloudy skies for most of the week.

8:43 AM CST on Jan 9, 2023

People walk on 53rd Street in Hyde Park during the first measurable snowfall since March on Dec. 28, 2021.

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CHICAGO — There’s a chance for snow this week in Chicago.

The week will start off mostly sunny but windy, with gusts up to 15 mph possible Monday, according to the National Weather Service. It will warm up to a high of 41 degrees.

Tuesday is also expected to be partly sunny and see similar wind gusts, with a high of 41 degrees.

Wednesday is expected to be mostly cloudy, with wind gusts up to 10 mph and a high temperature of 42 degrees.

Thursday will see temperatures drop somewhat, with a high of 38 degrees expected. There’s a chance for rain before noon, and then a chance for rain and snow, according to the National Weather Service. The day will be mostly cloudy.

Friday will see the cloudy weather continue, and it’s only expected to get as warm as 34 degrees.

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