cloudslook at the extent of the warmth. and you're at 49. it is 60 at the moment. little closer look at these readings. 67 at st. louis read now. we'll get this warmer air with greater frequency in the weeks and months ahead. here's how much temperatures have increased over the last 24 hours. they're up by double digits. that includes the chicago area. look at some of the readings. southwest wind blowing strongly. >> for the moment the wind blowing at 14. humidity is a 54%. the average first day of a 60 degree temperature in chicago through history has been on or about february 28th. the coolest open to the march and 54 years. 53 here in the city. we will not some more snow across the area. here's the weather system that we're watching. behind it is a push of colder air. the cloud increase will proceed to the afternoon. it will be quite something. the wind will be howling from the northeast. here's the forecast. there is where the snow and precipitation will be. by wednesday morning the snowfall is exiting by way of our southern suburbs. >> the most aggressive of t