Snow, Wind Chills In The 20s Possible Monday In Illinois

ILLINOIS — Winter is more than two months away — and Halloween isn't even here yet — but that won't stop some unseasonably cold, and potentially snowy, weather on Monday.

The National Weather Service is calling for "unsettled and unseasonably cold weather" to start the week, with near-record cold temperatures and highs in the upper 30s or low 40s on Monday.

Expect blustery weather, with wind gusts of up to 35 mph, plus some flurries and possibly even scattered snow showers Monday afternoon and evening that could reduce visibility for drivers. Monday night, the high will be between 27 and 30 degrees and wind chills in the 20s.

"Flurries are probable in parts of northern Illinois and northwest Indiana, with potential for scattered snow showers in/near the Chicago metro," the National Weather Service said.

AccuWeather said residents should expect little to no snow accumulation, despite the cold and flurries.

With the windy weather, residents should ensure that loose objects, including Halloween decorations, are secured.

The cold will continue on Tuesday morning, with temperatures still in the 20s but potentially climbing to the mid-40s as the day goes on. Wednesday, a high of 44 degrees is expected, with temperatures dipping back into the high 20s to mid-30s overnight.

"Temperatures will start a slow climb upwards by Thursday with much milder air possible next weekend,"with the potential for temperatures to climb back up into the low 70s by Saturday and Sunday.