Blustery Cold Front May Bring First Snow of Season to Chicago Area This Weekend
A cold front is expected to bring the first snowfall of the 2025-26 winter season to the Chicago area, with wind chills dropping into the teens early next week.
Weather Forecast
- Temperatures will remain in the 50s and 60s through Friday and parts of Saturday.
- The cold front will reach Chicago by Saturday evening, dropping temperatures into the 30s.
- Rain will move into the area Saturday, potentially turning into a rain and snow mix.
- No significant snowfall is forecast, with accumulation around half an inch.
Snow Accumulation and Impact
“It looks like any accumulation of snow we see Sunday morning [will] probably [be] just on grassy surfaces and maybe bridges and overpasses,” said Casey Sullivan, meteorologist with the National Weather Service.
“Probably 60, 70 percent chance of snow there Sunday morning but it doesn’t really look like it’s going to be too impactful.”
Sunday Weather Conditions
- Highs around mid-30s.
- Winds blowing 15 to 25 miles per hour, gusting up to 30 mph.
“It’s going to be a cold, windy, blustery day on Sunday,” Sullivan said.
Summary
By Monday morning, wind chills in the Chicago area are expected to be between 10 to 15 degrees above zero, emphasizing the arrival of a cold and blustery weekend.
Author’s Summary
The approaching cold front will bring light snow and windy, chilly conditions to Chicago, signaling the start of the winter season with mostly minor impacts expected.