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Weather Report Script for Chicago, Illinois

Good morning, Chicago! Bundle up because winter is giving us a chilly reminder that it's still in charge.

Tonight, we're looking at a mostly clear sky with temperatures dipping down to a bone-chilling 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Wind chill values will make it feel like negative 8 degrees, so grab those extra layers! Expect a light west southwest wind around 5 miles per hour.

Friday brings a slight chance of snow after 5 pm, with clouds rolling in and temperatures struggling to reach 28 degrees Fahrenheit. Wind chills will hover around negative 9 degrees, with southwest winds between 5 to 15 miles per hour potentially gusting up to 25 miles per hour.

Friday night gets interesting with snow likely before 4 am, possibly mixing with freezing rain. Temperatures will inch up to around 29 degrees by morning. We're looking at a 80 percent chance of precipitation, with potential snow accumulation between 1 to 3 inches.

Saturday continues the wintry mix, with snow and potentially some freezing rain in the morning, transitioning to potential snow mixed with rain by afternoon. Highs will reach near 35 degrees.

The weekend continues cold and snowy, with Sunday bringing more snow and cloudy skies, temperatures barely touching 29 degrees Fahrenheit.

Looking ahead, Washington's Birthday will be mostly sunny but brutally cold, with highs around 8 degrees Fahrenheit.

Early next week shows a gradual warming trend, with temperatures climbing to around 12 degrees Fahrenheit on Tuesday and inching up to 17 degrees by Wednesday and Thursday.

For more detailed information and the latest updates, check out the link in our show notes from the National Weather Service.

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