The Cold snap which traversed much of the Northeast and Midwest of the United States will continue to be the protagonist in the coming days low temperatures and strong winds. In this context the The winter scene will continue to be present in both Chicago and New York. according to forecasts from the National Weather Service (NWS).
In it Chicago metropolitan area and Northern Illinoiswill be presented this Tuesday mostly clear skies and a gradual rise in temperaturewhich is approaching freezing point and could even be just above this threshold.
The thermal rebound This will be accompanied by an increase in southwest winds with gusts of 20 to 25 miles per hour (32 to 40 km/h), which will create a wintry feel in Chicago, according to the NWS.
While early morning and early morning hoursYou could still register very isolated fog or hazeparticularly in parts of the western Fox River Valley, where temperatures previously dipped into the single digits Fahrenheit (below zero in Celsius).
With the advance of a weak front towards Wednesday morning, The thermometers will drop again in several places in the northwest of the areawith records that fall on values about 20°F (-6°C) around dawn.
The most active part of the forecast will occur in Chicago between Wednesday evening and Thursday. A deeper low pressure system will move from the Dakotas toward Lake Superior, driving a strong jet of low winds will transport moisture to northern Illinois. This process promotes air saturation and Development of drizzle or light rain about Thursday morning.
While air temperatures will remain several degrees above 32°F (0°C) as precipitation begins, the NWS warned Isolated ice formation cannot be ruled out on surfaces that have been below zero since the previous days..
On the way to Thursday afternoonA more pronounced cold front will traverse the region and will cause an abrupt change. The The temperatures are starting to drop During the afternoon the wind turns with great intensity to the west and northwest.
Gusts are expected to reach speeds in excess of 30 miles per hour (48 km/h) and may briefly reach 40 miles per hour (64 km/h), resulting in windy conditions and a much colder wind chill.
Behind the front, Colder air will move in on Thursday night and in the early hours of Friday morning. Although most of the precipitation dissipates quickly, the NWS noted Possibility of isolated light snow showers or simple flake showersdriven by instability in the lower layers of the atmosphere.
For him Fridayentry into a high pressure system will occur clearer skiesbut the The temperatures remain at winter values. Highs will barely reach the mid-20s F (about −4 C), and the environment will remain cold despite the sun.
In the area of New York and the NortheastHe Tuesday passes with dry weather and temperatures that, although cold, will show a slight recovery compared to previous days. The Highs are usually in the 30°F (near 0°C) range.although the westerly wind will weaken the thermal sensation by several degrees.
He Wednesday will mark a more noticeable change, with Highs rising to 40°F (about 4°C). in much of the region thanks to a persistent southwesterly current. A cold front will cross overnight, although without significant precipitation as most of the atmospheric activity will be in the north.
The most significant event for New York is coming between Thursday evening and Friday morningas a powerful frontal system advances from the Great Lakes. This phenomenon will lead Rainfall, which can be heavy at timesand an episode of very strong winds.
According to the NWS of New York, the Gusts may reach speeds of 45 to 50 miles per hour (72 to 80 km/h).with the possibility of this threshold being exceeded in coastal areas.
After the cold front On Friday the temperatures will drop rapidlywith an unusual pattern where the highest levels are recorded early and then decline throughout the day. Indoors, Rain could briefly mix with snow.
Both in Chicago and New York Wintry conditions will persist at least through the end of the week. Although there will be moments of thermal weakening, especially between Wednesday and Thursday, the return of colder and windier air towards Friday will result in a typically wintry atmosphere.
The National Weather Service forecasts suggest so Temperatures that are closer to normal could only be reached towards next week or even a little higher.
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