After experiencing the coldest Thanksgiving in nearly 10 years, the Chicago area could see some snow Friday morning as Black Friday shoppers hit the streets looking for holiday presents. The cold snap will continue through the weekend before warming up mid-week.
Today is shaping up to be the coldest Thanksgiving in nearly 10 years at Chicago and Rockford. Here’s a look at where temperatures ended up from 2014 to 2024 (the high temperature today becomes official tonight). #ILwx #INwx pic.twitter.com/Fgkyl7gij7
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) November 28, 2024
Intermittent flurries are possible Friday across the area until about 10 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. Flurries could start as early as Thursday evening.
Friday is forecast to be cloudy in the morning, clearing in the afternoon. The high will be 29 and the low 17, the weather service said.
Downright chilly conditions will prevail through the holiday weekend before temperatures begin to moderate toward the middle of next week. Outside of a few flurries tonight and tomorrow morning, no precipitation is expected. #ILwx #INwx pic.twitter.com/r0DK9gkx8U
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) November 28, 2024
The rest of the weekend is expected to be clear, with high temperatures in the upper 20s and lows in the teens.