Chicago Experiences Wild Weather Swings with High Winds and Temperature Plunge

Near-record highs on Friday give way to freezing temperatures and snow flurries over the weekend as strong winds batter the area.

Friday saw near-record highs in Chicago, with temperatures reaching 60 degrees at Midway Airport and 57 degrees at O'Hare, just shy of the 2016 record of 62 degrees.
A wind advisory was issued Friday, warning of gusts up to 50 mph, which posed risks of power outages, fire spread, and unsecured objects being blown around.
Temperatures dropped sharply Friday evening, plunging into the mid-20s, with scattered showers and light snow flurries reported in some areas.
Saturday's forecast predicts blustery conditions with highs in the low 30s and wind chills in the negatives, with a slight chance of snow flurries before 9 a.m.
Cooler weather will persist through the weekend, with Sunday highs expected in the upper 30s before milder conditions return Monday, potentially bringing rain or snow showers.