Chicago Weather: Warm Weekend Ahead, But Christmas Brings Big Chill

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Today is starting off chilly, but south winds will warm us up later this morning, sending temperatures well above normal.

It will be mostly cloudy today, with a high of around 40.

Clouds will linger tomorrow, with a few showers or drizzle, possibly even a few flurries.

Highs will stay in the 40s through the middle of next week.

Christmas Eve will bring a big cooldown, with temperatures topping out in the low 20s, and we could see single digits by Christmas Day.

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