WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2024 TODAY:
Rain Likely, Heavy at Times
Temperatures: 60s to 40s
Winds: Becoming NW 10-15+, Gusts 30+ mph
Plan for an impactful weather day, as a strong cold front approaches. Rain is likely throughout the morning and afternoon hours with rain ending from west to east between 5-7 p.m. Rainfall totals will average around 1.5", so plan for ponding on area roadways. Winds will increase by 4 p.m., as they shift out of the northwest ushering in cooler air. Temperatures will be the highest this morning in the 50s and 60s, but will fall into the 40s throughout the afternoon with wind chills falling into the 30s. You'll certainly feel the change picking up the kids from the bus stop and leaving the office after work.
TONIGHT:
Rain, Wind Ending
Clearing Skies
Lows: 29-37
Winds: Southwest 5-10 mph
Plan for wind chills to fall out of the 30s and into the 20s overnight with air temperatures falling to near the freezing mark in our western suburbs. The wind will help dry us out overnight, but any lingering moisture could freeze where temperatures fall to, or below, freezing. Keep a look-out for black ice come Thursday morning. THURSDAY: COLD ALERT
Partly Cloudy, Breezy
Highs: 40-48
Wind Chills: 20s & 30s
Winds: West 5-15+ mph
Drier and cooler weather returns Thursday with highs in the 40s. Factor in northwesterly breezes and feels-like temperatures will be in the 20s and 30s throughout the day. While it will be colder than it's been, it will be relatively seasonal considering the time of year. Our average high is now 50 degrees.
FRIDAY:
Mostly Sunny
Highs: 40-45
Winds: Light & Variable
Frost is possible Friday morning with clear skies, light winds, and temperatures in the 20s to kick-off the day. It will be a sunny end to the week with high temperatures, a bit below average, in the low to mid 40s. Winds will be light, so we won't have much of a wind chill. Dry and cold weather is expected for your Friday night plans.
THIS WEEKEND:
Dry weather is expected Saturday with highs in the upper 30s to mid 40s. Another weather maker will approach Sunday bringing our next chance for wet weather. Latest data has the rain arriving after noon with cool highs in the 40s. Download the First Alert Weather app to stay up to date with the latest forecast. | 
