Today's Weather in Chicago Weather Report for 02-12-2025

Good morning, Chicago! This is your Weather Whisperer coming to you with a chilly update that'll make you want to grab your warmest blanket and a steaming mug of hot cocoa. We've got a Winter Weather Advisory in effect, so buckle up for a snowy adventure! Overnight, we're looking at a 40 percent chance of snow with temperatures dipping down to around 25 degrees. Expect some gusty east-northeast winds around 15 miles per hour that might just make you want to hibernate. Wednesday is going to be a real snow globe kind of day! After 8 am, we're expecting snow that could get pretty heavy at times. Temperatures will struggle to reach 29 degrees, with those persistent east-northeast winds hitting around 15 miles per hour. We're talking about a potential 2 to 4 inches of fresh powder - perfect for building snowmen or just admiring from inside your warm living room. The winter wonderland continues Wednesday night, with snow likely before midnight and temperatures dropping to a chilly 17 degrees. Those winds will start to shift, becoming northwest after midnight and potentially gusting up to 25 miles per hour. Thursday brings a mostly cloudy morning that gradually turns sunny, but don't get too excited - the high will only reach 22 degrees. Wind chill values could plummet to just 1 degree, so layer up, Chicago! The weekend looks like a snow lover's dream, with snow likely on Saturday and a chance of snow on Sunday morning. Temperatures will bounce around, reaching a high of 34 degrees on Saturday and dropping to a bone-chilling 1 degree on Sunday night. For all you winter weather enthusiasts and those just trying to survive the cold, we recommend checking out the full forecast on our website. You can find more detailed information and the latest updates at weather dot gov slash lot. 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.