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New Year's Weekend Weather Forecast
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The year is ending on a good note weather-wise with above-average temperatures and below-normal snowfall, which has been the theme during the month of December. The same general pattern will continue through the first week of January with perhaps some colder air making an appearance just in time for 2012 and lasting for a few days.
Saturday: Partly cloudy, windy with above-average temperatures continuing.
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Low temp: 31 degrees Fahrenheit
High temp: 49 degrees Fahrenheit
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Wind: South to southwest winds at 15-20 with gusts to 35 mph
New Year's Day: Mostly cloudy, windy and colder with a 40 percent chance of light rain with possibly a few snowflakes mixed in from 12 a.m. to 8 a.m. There may be a few peeks of sun in the afternoon. Good afternoon for a ?
Snow Amounts: No accumulation
Low temp: 35 degrees Fahrenheit
High temp: 36 degrees Fahrenheit, falling to 32 by 10 a.m. and 28 by 4 p.m.
Wind: Northwest winds at 15-25 with gusts to 40 mph
Monday: Partly to mostly sunny and cold.
Low temp: 11 degrees Fahrenheit
High temp: 26 degrees Fahrenheit
Wind: Northwest winds at 10-20 mph with gusts to 25 mph
Your Week Ahead: December 30 to January 6, 2012
No significant storms expected during this time with just some minor systems moving through the Midwest. It may turn much colder beyond this period as a chunk of arctic air comes down from Canada.
Temperature Trends: Temperatures will average close to or a little above normal
Precipitation Trends: Precipitation will average below normal
The Week In Preview
Weekend Pattern- Mild weather during the first half of the weekend will transition to much colder temperatures and some light precipitation during the second half of the weekend with no snow accumulation expected. A strong cold front moves through early Sunday morning and this will likely bring in a colder airmass for the start of 2012.
Early to Midweek Pattern- A northwest flow pattern will bring several quiet days as high pressure settles into the region. It will be rather cold through Wednesday with temperatures averaging a little below normal during this time. Any significant precipitation will stay well northwest and northeast of our region. Temperatures will likely warm up again Thursday and Friday with above normal temperatures returning for a brief period of time.
Late Week Pattern- A strong cold front will plow through the area by late Friday or Saturday bringing in another cold airmass. Although there may be a few flurries to accompany the cold air, the best chance of accumulating snow will stay to our east, probably closer to the East Coast.
Temperatures: Temperatures will be on a roller coaster ride during this time with highs not far from 50 on Saturday, but quickly cooling down into the 30s on the first day of the year. Highs in the 20s are likely on Monday and Tuesday with a nice warm up back into the 40s by the middle and end of the week. Much colder air returns with highs possibly struggling to get out of the 20s by Jan. 8.
Snow Watch
Snow total for December in Northeast Cook County (as of December 29): 0.90 in.
Average snow in December: 8.5 inches
Significant Snow Storm Index (0 to 5 Scale): No significant winter storms expected through Jan. 10. There are just a few minor systems to keep an eye on.
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