Temperatures rose above freezing areawide Thursday afternoon and will hold steady or even rise further overnight into Friday morning.

The Chicago area is seeing its first snow of the season this week, with the heaviest snow expected to impact the region in the mid-to-late morning hours.

Scattered “bursts” of rain, snow and sleet are expected to begin in the late afternoon, with occasional snow showers continuing throughout the night.

Some Chicago residents are waking up to the first snow of the season and there's more to come. During the early Thursday morning commute, expect a few passing flurries/snow showers but no major road impacts.

Our next chance of rain arrives on Monday with highs once again near 50 degrees. A much colder airmass will move in on Tuesday with highs only in the upper 30s.

Temperatures for Turkey Day itself are expected to be in the upper 30s, with a predicted high of 40 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the National Weather Service.