Today's Weather in Chicago Weather Report for 01-10-2025

Good morning, Chicago! This is your Weather Wizard coming to you with the latest forecast that's cooler than a deep-dish pizza straight from the freezer. Let's break down this winter wonderland we're calling a forecast. Tonight, we've got a 50 percent chance of snow sneaking in after 5 in the morning. Expect cloudy skies with temperatures dipping to a chilly 21 degrees Fahrenheit. Those south southwest winds will be dancing around at about 10 miles per hour, with gusts up to 20 miles per hour - so bundle up, folks! Friday is going to be a snow globe day! We're looking at snow falling mainly before 4 in the afternoon, with temperatures barely climbing to around 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Those winds will be playing musical chairs, starting south southwest and switching to west in the afternoon. Expect about 1 to 2 inches of fresh powder - perfect for building a mini snowman or practicing your snow angel techniques. The weekend starts with a mostly sunny Saturday, warming up to a balmy 29 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunday brings a bit of excitement with a 50 percent chance of snow showers and freezing rain - talk about a winter mix-up! Next week looks like a classic Midwestern winter parade - partly sunny days with temperatures ranging from a brisk 16 to 22 degrees Fahrenheit. We've got some seriously cold nights dropping down to a teeth-chattering 6 to 7 degrees Fahrenheit. For all the weather nerds and casual observers, check out the full forecast details in the show notes. We've got maps, charts, and all the meteorological magic you could want. 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.