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Snow chance Wednesday night in Chicago; big temperature swings in the days ahead

Big temperature swings coming for Chicago area
Big temperature swings coming for Chicago area 03:47

CHICAGO (CBS) — Snow showers return overnight, with a warming trend to follow for the end of the work week for the Chicago area. 

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Clouds thicken up Wednesday night ahead of the next weather-maker, which will bring Chicago scattered snow showers until daybreak Thursday. Light fluffy snowflakes are expected, with lows in the teens feeling like the single digits. A dusting of snow is possible during the overnight while a lot of us are sleeping. 

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Thursday highs return in the middle 30s with passing flurries. 

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Friday even warmer temperatures return to the forecast with highs near 40 degrees. A wintry mix rolls through the area late Friday into Saturday. 

By Sunday a polar plunge settles in. The coldest air of the season will be locked in place for the start of next week. Sunday a high of 12 with falling temperatures. Monday a high of 6. Tuesday a high of 11, with overnight lows dipping sub-zero Sunday night and Monday night. 

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The wind chills will range from -10 to -25 during that long stretch of cold weather. Due to the dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills a string of Alert Days have been issued for next week.

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Forecast at a glance

TONIGHT: CHANCE OF SCT. SNOW AFTER 10PM. LOW OF 18 (RISING TEMPS)

TOMORROW: FLURRIES. HIGH OF 36. WINDY.

TOMORROW NIGHT: MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOW OF 24. 

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