Today's Weather in Chicago Weather Report for 02-14-2025

Good morning, Chicago! This is your weather update for the area four miles northeast of the Windy City. Buckle up for a chilly roller coaster of winter weather! Tonight, we're looking at a brutally cold overnight with temperatures dropping to around 3 degrees. Wind chill values will make it feel like negative 8 degrees, so bundle up like you're preparing for an Arctic expedition! Friday brings a slight chance of snow after 5 pm, with temperatures struggling to reach a high of 28 degrees. Expect wind chills plummeting to negative 9 degrees. Those southwest winds will be dancing between 5 to 15 miles per hour, with gusts up to 25 miles per hour. Friday night is where things get interesting! Snow is likely before 4 am, possibly mixing with freezing rain. Temperatures will climb to around 29 degrees by 5 am. We're looking at the potential for 1 to 3 inches of snow accumulation. Saturday continues the winter drama with a chance of snow, freezing rain, and possibly some mixed precipitation. Temperatures will inch up to a balmy 35 degrees. By Sunday, we're looking at more snow, mainly before noon, with temperatures hovering around 29 degrees. The cold snap continues into Washington's Birthday, with temperatures struggling to reach a high of 8 degrees. Talk about a chilly presidential celebration! Early next week shows a slight warmup, with temperatures creeping up to 12 degrees on Tuesday and potentially reaching 17 degrees by Wednesday. For those planning outdoor activities, my advice is simple: layers, layers, and more layers! And maybe consider hibernating until spring. For more detailed information, check out the link in our show notes to the National Weather Service Chicago website. 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.