Winter Weather Advisory in Effect
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. Thursday.
Precipitation amounts are expected to be light, but untreated surfaces such as sidewalks, parking lots, and driveways will become slick. Caution is advised.
Preparation and Preparedness
Chicago’s Department of Streets & Sanitation has deployed salt spreaders across the 9,400 miles of roadway it manages. Real-time tracking of the fleet is available at shovels.chicago.gov.
Current Forecast
By Thursday mid-morning, temperatures will rise into the mid and upper 30s, even reaching the low 40s by afternoon, melting away any ice that accumulates.
Winds will be gusty Thursday, reaching 30+ mph at times in the afternoon in the wake of the latest round of wintry weather.
Temperature Outlook
Weather Conditions
Current Conditions
Looking Ahead
Saturday brings the next chance for ice and snow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the duration of the Winter Weather Advisory?
A: The Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. Thursday.
Q: How much precipitation is expected?
A: Precipitation amounts are expected to be light.
Q: What surfaces will become slick?
A: Untreated surfaces such as sidewalks, parking lots, and driveways will become slick.
Q: How can I track the salt spreaders?
A: Real-time tracking of the fleet is available at shovels.chicago.gov.
Q: What is the temperature outlook for Thursday?
A: Temperatures will rise into the mid and upper 30s, even reaching the low 40s by afternoon.
Q: What is the wind outlook for Thursday?
A: Winds will be gusty, reaching 30+ mph at times in the afternoon.
