Blustery Cold Front to Bring First Snow of the Season to Chicago Area
A cold front is expected to bring the first snowfall of the 2025-26 winter to the Chicago area, with wind chills dropping into the teens early next week.
Temperature and Weather Forecast
- Friday and parts of Saturday will see temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
- The cold front is forecast to arrive Saturday evening, dropping temperatures into the 30s across most of the Chicago area.
- Rain will move in on Saturday, potentially changing to a mix of rain and snow.
Snowfall Predictions
The National Weather Service expects only about half an inch of snow, with accumulation mainly on grassy surfaces, bridges, and overpasses.
“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.
There is roughly a 60 to 70 percent chance of snow Sunday morning, but it is not expected to have a major impact.
Wind and Conditions on Sunday
- Sunday’s high temperatures will reach the mid-30s.
- Winds will be strong, blowing 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
“It’s going to be a cold, windy, blustery day on Sunday,” Sullivan said.
Morning Wind Chill
By Monday morning, wind chills in the Chicago area will likely feel like 10 to 15 degrees above zero.
“By the time everybody wakes up Monday morning, wind chills for the Chicago area will probably be like 10 to 15 degrees above zero,” a meteorologist said.
Author’s summary: A cold front will usher in colder temperatures and the first light snowfall of the season for Chicago, with windy conditions and limited snow accumulation expected early next week.