Chicagoland Bracing for a Chilly Super Bowl Sunday and an Arctic Blast Later This Week
It’s going to be a seasonably chilly Super Bowl Sunday around Chicagoland, with temperatures ranging in the 20s just after 8 a.m. However, with winds out of the north/northwest, wind-chill values were down into the teens.
Some flurries can also be seen around the area Sunday morning, otherwise the rest of the day will bring a mix of clouds and sun, with high temps around 30.
Wind-chills values could drop to around 10 in some locations overnight into Monday morning, then Monday’s highs will again be in the seasonal low to mid-30s. The frigid air really begins to set in around Chicagoland after that, with subzero wind chills possible on Thursday and Friday morning.
Where’s the Snow?
As for snow, it’s been a very dry February and a dry season overall around Chicagoland to this point. Typically, we see about 10.7 inches of snow in February, making it our second-snowiest month on average. This year, we’ve had 0.1 inches so far, a trace amount.
For the season, Chicagoland has seen just 10 inches of snow so far. Amazingly, that’s less for the entire season than the amount New Orleans — site of Sunday’s Super Bowl — received in one record snowstorm late last month (although temps have rebounded nicely for Super Sunday, into the mid-70s).
On average, we get about 38.4 inches for the season, so we’re way behind that. The next chance of snow for Chicagoland looks to be early Tuesday, with just a slight chance, then again Wednesday, with a much greater chance. So we’ll see if we can get close to those February and seasonal averages.
Current Conditions
Looking Ahead
As mentioned, the extended outlook calls for several rounds of snow in Chicagoland, with some accumulating snow likely by Wednesday afternoon. Then, Thursday and Friday morning could see temps in the single digits, with dangerous subzero wind chills. Snow is also forecast to develop late Friday for Valentine’s Day and into Saturday.
The colder than normal temperature trend appears to have some staying power, too. Looking ahead the next couple weeks, expect below normal temperatures to dominate, by and large, across the Midwest and Eastern U.S.
Conclusion
Chicagoland is in for a chilly Super Bowl Sunday, with temperatures ranging in the 20s and wind-chill values down into the teens. The frigid air will continue to dominate the region, with subzero wind chills possible on Thursday and Friday morning. Snow is also forecast to develop late Friday for Valentine’s Day and into Saturday.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much snow has Chicagoland seen so far this season?
A: Chicagoland has seen just 10 inches of snow so far this season.
Q: Is it normal for Chicagoland to see this little snow in February?
A: No, typically Chicagoland sees around 10.7 inches of snow in February, making it our second-snowiest month on average.
Q: When can we expect the next chance of snow in Chicagoland?
A: The next chance of snow in Chicagoland looks to be early Tuesday, with just a slight chance, then again Wednesday, with a much greater chance.
