Weather Update: Chicago Area Wakes Up to Dreary Morning
The Chicago area woke up to a dreary morning on Thursday, with clouds, drizzle, fog, and mist lingering from overnight rain. According to NBC 5 Meteorologist Alicia Roman, some spotty showers were expected to continue through the morning commute.
Morning Commute and Road Conditions
Early Thursday morning, the wet weather and slick roads led to multiple crashes and slow downs across the city and suburbs, NBC 5 Traffic Reporter Kye Martin said. Roman advised commuters to exercise caution while driving.
Temperature Forecast
Temperatures on Thursday will be above average, with highs in the mid-50s. According to Roman, the high temperature for this time of year is typically 49 degrees. Temperatures are expected to inch upwards Friday and through the weekend, reaching highs in the upper 50s by Sunday. Sunday will also see the area’s next chance for rain, Roman said.
Long-Term Forecast
Beginning Monday night, an active weather pattern arrives, Roman said, leading to all-day showers on Tuesday. Monday and Tuesday will also see warmer temperatures before a big drop by Thursday, Roman said, as the chance for the first flakes of the season moves in.
"Thursday and Friday is a chance for rain, maybe even mixing in with flurries at times," Roman said. "The first flurries of the year."
By the end of the next 10 days, temperatures will have dropped into the upper 30s and low 40s, Roman said.
When Does Chicago Typically See Its First Snow?
The Chicago area typically sees its first trace of snow on October 31, Roman said. The area’s first measurable snow – 0.1 of an inch or more – usually comes on November 18, Roman said, and the area’s first average snow of one inch or more typically occurs on December 7.
According to Roman, the active weather pattern that could feature a flake or two was expected to move in beginning next Thursday, November 21.
"That’s pretty much right on target if that does come through," Roman said, of the potential snow’s timing. "It’s about that time."
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Chicago area can expect a mix of rain and flurries in the coming days, with temperatures dropping into the upper 30s and low 40s by the end of the next 10 days. Residents should be prepared for the possibility of snow by mid-November.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When does Chicago typically see its first snow?
A: The Chicago area typically sees its first trace of snow on October 31, with measurable snow usually coming on November 18 and average snow of one inch or more typically occurring on December 7.
Q: What is the weather forecast for the next 10 days?
A: Temperatures will drop into the upper 30s and low 40s, with a mix of rain and flurries expected, including the possibility of snow by mid-November.
Q: When can I expect the first flakes of the season?
A: Thursday and Friday are expected to see a chance of rain, possibly mixing with flurries, which could be the first flakes of the season.
