Chicago weather: Frigid weekend ahead with highs in the 20s

Chicagoans bundled up on Friday as the highs peaked in the 20s, and the cold snap isn’t letting up soon.

Chicago weather: Cold settles in

Chicago will be blustery and cold today with temperatures holding in the upper 20s for highs. 

Thanksgiving Day forecast: Cold, cloudy, but travel-friendly

Local weather won’t be a problem for travel anytime soon, though temperatures are expected to drop. Thursday will be mostly cloudy, with highs reaching the mid-30s. 

Chicagoland enjoys 40s today before freezing temps take hold

Chicago will be mild today with highs in the 40s, but below-freezing temps arrive Friday and persist into early next week.

Chicago will see a big drop in temps by Friday

Clouds will increase across the area Tuesday evening and overnight following a sunny day. A few light rain or snow showers are possible, but any precipitation is expected to be minimal and unlikely to affect travel. Overnight lows will drop to the lower 30s.

Chicago weather: Thanksgiving travel forecast
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FOX 32's Kaitlin Cody breaks down the weather outlook as millions travel across the country to celebrate Thanksgiving.

Chicago winter chill arrives: Temps to plummet after Thanksgiving

Colder air hits Chicago this morning but at least it will be sunny today. Highs will be close to 40 degrees but with a strong breeze it will feel colder.