Chicago has experienced an unusually mild February, with temperatures consistently above the normal daily highs. However, a brief shift occurred with a forecasted high in the low 30s, below the normal high of 36°. Despite this, the trend of warm weather is expected to continue, with long-range models predicting much above normal temperatures for the last two weeks of February. This pattern suggests that many Midwest cities, including Chicago, are likely to record their warmest winter (December-February) on record. Adding to the warmth, high temperatures in the Chicago area are predicted to climb into the upper 50s and 60s this week.
Chicago is on track to have the warmest February on record. https://t.co/kAkU18vt9H https://t.co/ABrGNt46sL
Chicago is on track to have the warmest February on record. https://t.co/kAkU18vt9H https://t.co/ctMgDAuLFJ
Unseasonably warm weather is predicted to grace the Chicago area this week, with high temperatures climbing into the upper 50s and 60s. https://t.co/8dngNUkilE
Even after a quick shot of snow + cold, the "lost winter" in the Midwest is poised to continue during the last 2 weeks of February. Long-range models show much above normal temps and many cities will lock in their warmest winter (Dec-Feb) on record. ⬇️ https://t.co/8Agpgk2Snb
February has been incredibly mild so far. Each day has been above normal. However, that ends today with a forecast high in the low 30s. Our normal high is 36°. #Chicago https://t.co/MUgBpbYwCD
February has been incredibly mild. Today is the first day this month highs will be below normal (36°). #Chicago https://t.co/tSizjkY9uI