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Chicago Weather: Cold Temperatures, Thursday Warmup, Rain Ahead

January 8, 2020 / 8:18 AM CST / CBS Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS)-- A cold front is crossing the Chicago area, bringing temperatures that feel like single digits. But, a warmup is on the way.

COLD Wednesday pic.twitter.com/x8GUUOIcjp
— Megan Glaros (@MeganGlaros) January 8, 2020

According to CBS 2 meteorologist Megan Glaros, Wednesday's high temperature of only 26 degrees will be below average for the first time in a while.

Much colder today, but we will at least have some sun!! pic.twitter.com/IVJzQ3oGKw
— Megan Glaros (@MeganGlaros) January 8, 2020

A warmup is on the way as Thursday brings a high temperature of 48 degrees. There is a chance for rain Thursday evening.

What a temp swing! pic.twitter.com/xUqpSpLJg9
— Megan Glaros (@MeganGlaros) January 8, 2020

Glaros is also tracking potential for a wintry mix Friday night into Saturday and will continue to provide updates.

A peek at the next week pic.twitter.com/WKbjjvd7a2
— Megan Glaros (@MeganGlaros) January 8, 2020

By Sunday around 8 a.m., some Chicago areas could see around 2 inches of snow.

GFS snowfall accum by Sunday morning pic.twitter.com/56kQGrvQeb
— Megan Glaros (@MeganGlaros) January 8, 2020