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When Will Algonquin, LITH Get A Reprieve From Cold, Snow?
The snow and cold may let up soon. Temps nearing 40 degrees are in the forecast next week.
ALGONQUIN, LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL — It's been either snowing or frigidly cold for weeks now. But we may soon get a reprieve from the weather that has kept many of us cooped up since early February.
The National Weather Service is predicting cold temps will remain for at least a couple more days. In addition, more snow is expected Wednesday afternoon through Thursday and more lake effect snow in the forecast on Thursday.
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A brief break in snow is expected Friday into Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. But there is another chance for snow on Sunday.
The good news is, the frigid temps are expected to lift this weekend and continue to warm next week. Temps nearing the 40s are even in the forecast.
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Here is a closer look at the upcoming forecast for Algonquin:
Wednesday afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Wednesday night: snow likely and mostly cloudy with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as 1. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent and new snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24 and wind chill values as low as -1. On Thursday night, a 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy with a low around 5 and wind chill values as low as -4.
Friday: Mostly sunny with a high near 17. On Friday night, partly cloudy with a low around -4.
Saturday: Mostly sunny with a high near 20. On Saturday night, mostly cloudy with a low around 13.
Sunday: A chance of snow and cloudy, with a high near 32. On Sunday night, a chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Monday: Partly sunny with a high near 34. On Monday night, mostly cloudy with a low around 27.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
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