From Chicago Sun-Times · · 1m 20s
First frost of season possible Saturday morning
Chicago could see first frost Saturday morning as temperatures dip below freezing.
In brief
Chicago could see first frost Saturday morning as temperatures dip below freezing. Chicago may experience its first frost Saturday morning with temperatures dropping to freezing before warming by afternoon. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
First frost possible Saturday morning
Temperatures are expected to fall into the 30s overnight Friday and dip to around freezing early Saturday morning.
Frost advisory for Lake County
A frost advisory was issued for Lake County, north of Chicago.
Freeze advisories for western counties
Freeze advisories were issued for McHenry and Kane counties.
Chicago unlikely to see frost
Chicago is unlikely to see frost, but temperatures could drop lower in areas farther from the city.
National Weather Service forecast
National Weather Service meteorologist Kevin Doom said temperatures will be brisk tonight and rise through the weekend.
First freeze earlier than average
This year’s first freeze is arriving slightly earlier than usual with an average date of Oct. 23 in Cook County.
El Niño potential for mild winter
A potentially 'historically strong' El Niño could bring mild winter temperatures to Chicago.
El Niño weather impact
El Niño could lead to 50% to 60% chance of above-normal temperatures this winter in Chicago.
Potential for cold snaps
Even in a mild winter, the weather service expects 'notable' stretches of cold weather and snowstorms.
The bottom line
Chicago may experience its first frost Saturday morning with temperatures dropping to freezing before warming by afternoon.
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