Today's Weather in Chicago Weather Report for 01-09-2025

Good morning, Chicago! This is your Weather Whisper bringing you the latest forecast for the Windy City. Overnight, we're looking at a crisp and clear night with temperatures dipping down to a chilly 14 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect a gentle west southwest wind around 5 miles per hour, perfect for bundling up. Thursday brings us some sunshine with a high near 26 degrees Fahrenheit. The south southwest wind will be dancing between 5 to 15 miles per hour, with gusts potentially reaching up to 20 miles per hour. So, layer up and embrace that winter chill! Things get interesting Thursday night. Snow is set to make an appearance after 2 am, with temperatures dropping to around 21 degrees Fahrenheit. Winds will be picking up from the south southwest, blowing between 10 to 15 miles per hour and potentially gusting up to 25 miles per hour. We're looking at an 80 percent chance of precipitation, with a light dusting of less than half an inch possible. Friday continues the snowy theme, with snowfall expected mainly before 3 pm. Temperatures will hover around 30 degrees Fahrenheit, and winds will shift from south southwest to west throughout the day. We're talking a 100 percent chance of snow, with accumulations between 1 to 2 inches possible. The weekend looks mostly sunny and cold, with temperatures ranging from lows of 18 to highs of 28 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunday brings a chance of snow and cloudy skies, with temperatures reaching around 32 degrees Fahrenheit. As we move into next week, expect mostly cloudy conditions with temperatures gradually cooling down. Tuesday and Wednesday will see mostly sunny skies with highs near 19 to 24 degrees Fahrenheit. For more detailed information and the latest updates, check out the link in our show notes to the National Weather Service Chicago office. Thank you for listening and make sure to subscribe to never miss an update. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.