# Chicago's Weather Whiplash -- From Hail To Snow, Single Digits to 60s

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Podcast: [The Block Club Chicago Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-block-club-chicago-podcast-3685203)
Published: 2026-03-13T14:13:47+00:00
Episode link: https://its-all-good-the-block-club-chicago-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/chicagos-weather-whiplash-from-hail-to-snow-single-digits-to-60s-zIH0e1JQ
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## Resource

Chicago is bracing for extreme temperature swings, moving from mid-50s to single digits within a week. Meteorologist Bill Snyder breaks down the incoming snow threat and the recent record-breaking hail events.

## Highlights
- Main idea: A massive temperature crash is expected, dropping from the 50s to single digits by Tuesday morning
- Practical takeaway: Prepare for plowable and shovelable snow arriving Sunday evening as rain transitions to snow
- Failure mode: Rapidly changing conditions could lead to unexpected ice or accumulation if the transition from rain to snow happens quickly
- Historical context: Recent storms may have produced hailstones measuring up to five or six inches, potentially breaking Illinois state records
- Forecast outlook: After the cold snap, temperatures are projected to rebound into the 60s by next Friday

## Topics

Chicago Weather, Meteorology, Severe Storms, Snow Forecast, Temperature Fluctuations, Wrigley Field, Chicago News

## Chapters
- 1:00 — Record-Breaking Hail: Analysis of the recent severe weather and the possibility of record-setting hail sizes in the region.
- 3:00 — Comparing Storm Patterns: A look at how recent tornadic thunderstorms differed from previous major Chicago weather events.
- 6:00 — The Incoming Snow Threat: Details on the upcoming transition from rain to heavy, plowable snow and the expected temperature drop.
- 8:00 — Extreme Temperature Whiplash: A breakdown of the rapid swing from mild temperatures to single digits and the eventual rebound to the 60s.
- 11:00 — Wrigleyville Parking Expansion: Discussion regarding the Cubs' plan to expand parking near Wrigley Field and the impact on local neighbors.

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