Bursts of Snow Could Cause Slick Roads
Light snow falling across the Chicago area Thursday morning could create slick and slippery road conditions for the morning commute, the NBC 5 Storm Team said.
Current Weather Conditions
As of 5:30 a.m., NBC 5 doppler radar showed a band of snow moving from west to east, with snowfall across parts of Lake, Cook, Kendall, Kane, and DuPage counties.
Forecast
According to NBC 5 Meteorologist Alicia Roman, some “intense” bursts of moderate snow could fall through the mid-morning hours, leading to reduced visibility at times.
National Weather Service Map
A map from the National Weather Service showed the snow in western counties, including parts of Lake and Cook, through 9 a.m. Through 11 a.m., snow was expected to fall in Central Cook, Will, and Kankakee counties, moving into Northwest Indiana by 11 a.m.
Weather Warning
“Plan your commute accordingly,” the NWS warned. “Untreated and less-traveled roads will be slick.”
Accumulation and Temperatures
According to the NWS, the snow will be on the light and fluffy side, with up to an inch of accumulation possible.
Temperatures Thursday will be chilly, Roman said, but not nearly as cold as it’s been. Highs in the 20s were expected, Roman said, with wind gusts up to 35-miles-per-hour.
Weekend Forecast
Temperatures will remain in the 20s through Friday, Roman said, with milder weekend days ahead in the mid-to-upper 30s.
River Rises and Flooding
Those warmer temperatures could create the potential for ice jams to break up and cause localized river rises, the NWS said, with the most vulnerable river basins being Kankakee, Rock, Fox, and Des Plaines.
Conclusion
The National Weather Service has warned that bursts of snow could cause slick and slippery road conditions this morning, with temperatures expected to remain in the 20s through Friday and rising to the mid-to-upper 30s over the weekend. Additionally, the potential exists for ice jams to break up and cause localized river rises, especially in vulnerable river basins.
FAQs
* What is the expected accumulation of snow?
+ Up to an inch of accumulation is possible.
* What are the expected temperatures?
+ Highs in the 20s, with wind gusts up to 35-miles-per-hour.
* What are the weekend forecast temperatures?
+ Temperatures will remain in the 20s through Friday, with milder weekend days ahead in the mid-to-upper 30s.
* What is the potential for river rises and flooding?
+ Warmer temperatures could create the potential for ice jams to break up and cause localized river rises, especially in vulnerable river basins.
