Forecast: Mostly clear, cold; temperatures slowly warming toward freezing mark

Any lingering clouds will continue to dissipate in the evening and overnight hours, leaving us with quiet and mostly clear — albeit cold — conditions into Friday.

The end of the week will start quite cold, with with widespread single digit readings. Expect a full day of sunshine that will help boost temperatures within striking distance of the freezing mark.

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Current conditions

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Looking ahead

A much-needed thaw is ahead, not just for Chicago, but much of the country!

By Monday and Tuesday, mild Pacific air will have taken up residence across the U.S. with virtually none of the lower 48 recording daytime highs below freezing.

Looking at temperature departures in five-day increments, the message is clear: arctic air is moving out, at least for the time being.