Wind chill warnings and advisories have been issued for much of the tri-state area until Thursday ahead of an arctic blast that will send temperatures into the teens, though it will feel like well below zero and delaying more than 100 schools around the region.
The arctic air mass that brought record-breaking cold across the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes capped daytime highs Wednesday in the mid-to-upper 20s at best has arrived in the tri-state. It will blast the region with frigid temps and dangerously cold wind chills all day Thursday. Temperatures will dive into the single digits in and around the city overnight, falling below zero across many of the northwestern suburbs.
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More clouds followed by a quick burst of snow generated by the arctic front swung through Wednesday afternoon, temporarily impacting travel. Snow squalls along with powerful winds capable of gusting over 50 mph could rapidly reduce visibility on the roads, and lead to some slippery surfaces in spots during the commute, Storm Team 4 said.
Click here for all severe weather alerts. More than 100 schools around the tri-state were delayed Thursday. Click here to check your district.
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By the time people wake up Thursday morning, it'll feel like 10 to 25 below, courtesy of the biting winds. Even though partly sunny skies are expected Thursday, highs will only be in the 10s with wind chills staying well below zero throughout the day, Storm Team 4 says.
The weather improves slightly on Friday, bouncing back up to a comparatively balmy 24 degrees, then should rise above freezing Saturday and soar to near 50 degrees on Sunday as the temperature roller coaster continues.
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