So I turned my car on today, it was hot out, and went for the A/C - had my windows open and the second the A/C started to crank my car stared to make a squeeky whiney friction noise that was a little louder than seemed normal... Its coming from my lower front passenger side (A/C location) - is this possible un-greased pulley action or might there be a component soon to die?

 

Sounds like the A/C belt needs to be replaced.