If you thought March meant the arrival of spring in Chicago, think again! The Windy City is gearing up for a week of extreme weather swings, bringing everything from mild temperatures and rain to thunderstorms and even a potential blast of snow. In true Chicago fashion, the weather is refusing to stay consistent, leaving residents scrambling to keep up.
Early in the week, it will feel like spring is finally making its grand entrance, with temperatures creeping up to the low 50s. But don’t let that fool you—a powerful cold front is barreling toward the city, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures, gusty winds, and even the chance of snow by midweek. If you were planning to pack away your winter coat, you might want to hold off.
Why Is Chicago’s Weather Going Crazy?
March is always an unpredictable month in the Midwest, and this year is no different. The collision of warm and cold air masses is creating the perfect recipe for rapid temperature shifts, stormy conditions, and gusty winds.
A low-pressure system moving in from the west is responsible for the early-week warmth, but it’s also setting the stage for trouble. By Tuesday night, expect increasing clouds and periods of rain, followed by thunderstorms. As the cold front pushes through, temperatures will plummet by 15 to 20 degrees, turning rain into a wintry mix by Wednesday afternoon…