Snowfall Continues in Chicago Area, Another Round Expected This Weekend
A snowy start to the day turned into a snowy end, with much of the Chicago area seeing multiple inches of accumulation by the afternoon. The snow is expected to end in the late afternoon to early evening across the region, with areas further to the east seeing snow continue later.
Snowfall Timeline
- Snow is expected to end in much of the city of Chicago by 5 p.m.
- Parts of Northwest Indiana could see snow continue past 7 p.m.
Radar Update
The back edge of the snow has slowed a bit as seen in the radar loop from @CODMeteorology. Here’s an updated forecast end time of the light snow. Snow is mostly quick light, but the patches of green that pop up are areas where flake size and snow intensity is a bit greater. [img src="https://media.nbcchicago.com/2021/01/Chicago-Snow.jpg?quality=85&strip=all&fit=1280,720" /]
Weekend Outlook
The sunshine is expected to partially return in the Chicago area on Saturday, though the accumulated snow will stick around as high temperatures will likely peak in the upper 20s. Another system of snow showers is then forecasted to approach the area Sunday morning, with the showers mainly expected to impact areas north of I-80.
Sunday Snowfall
Though accumulating snow is expected with Sunday morning’s snow showers, most parts of the area will likely see less than an inch of snow before showers dissipate, according to NBC 5 Storm Team meteorologist Kevin Jeanes.
Weekday Forecast
Highs are expected to approach the freezing mark on Sunday in the lower 30s, though wind gusts of up to 20 miles per hour from the south-southwest and dropping temperatures will make for brisk conditions. The Sunday evening temperature drop-off precedes an exceptionally chilly start to next week, with single-digit lows forecasted for Monday and Tuesday, the latter also including highs only in the mid-teens.
Conclusion
The frigid start to the week will be accompanied by sunshine before cloud cover and slightly warmer temperatures approach the region next weekend.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When will the snow end in the Chicago area?
A: Snow is expected to end in much of the city of Chicago by 5 p.m., with parts of Northwest Indiana seeing snow continue past 7 p.m.
Q: What is the forecast for Saturday?
A: The sunshine is expected to partially return, with highs peaking in the upper 20s and accumulated snow sticking around.
Q: What can we expect from Sunday’s snow showers?
A: Accumulating snow is expected, with most areas likely seeing less than an inch before showers dissipate.
Q: What’s the forecast for next week?
A: A chilly start, with single-digit lows and highs in the mid-teens, will give way to cloud cover and slightly warmer temperatures next weekend.
