Chicago Hits Record-Tying High Temp Thursday. But Winter Is Coming

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Winter is coming.

But not before Chicago enjoys one more day of unseasonably warm temperatures. By early afternoon, the city had already hit 75 degrees, tying the record high for the date set in 2020.

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Don't be fooled by Friday's predicted high in the 60s — that'll take place overnight. A strong cold front is moving into the region, dragging temperatures down with it. Come the weekend, it will feel more like December. 

Will this be the last time the mercury tops 70 degrees in 2022? Highly likely.

A check of the record books shows a 72-degree day on Nov. 21, 1913. Chicago's also notched a pair of 71-degree days in December: Dec. 2, 1982; and Dec. 3, 1970.

So enjoy today. 

Winter is coming.



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