Chicago Area to Experience First Snowflakes of the Season
Weather Update: Snow Expected to Arrive by Wednesday Night and Thursday
A colder airmass is moving into the Chicago area, and we’ll be cold enough for snow by Wednesday night and Thursday. Emily Wahls has your Chicago weather update!
Forecast for the Next Few Days
Increasing cloud cover is expected tonight with lows in the upper 30s and low 40s. A quick round of rain will be possible early Wednesday, but most areas will dry out by mid-morning. High temperatures will be in the upper 40s tomorrow.
Scattered Showers and Snow Expected
Scattered showers will return on Wednesday evening, initially in the form of rain, but will likely mix with snow as temperatures drop. A better chance of snow will arrive during the day on Thursday, when slushy accumulations will be possible on grassy and elevated surfaces.
Thursday’s Forecast
Most of Thursday will feature a mix of rain and snow with highs around 40.
Weekend Forecast
A few stray showers are possible on Friday, but most of the Chicago area will just be cloudy with highs in the mid to upper 40s.
Clouds will linger through the upcoming weekend with highs in the 40s.
Conclusion
The Chicago area can expect its first snowflakes of the season to arrive by Wednesday night and Thursday. While it may start as rain, temperatures are expected to drop, causing the precipitation to mix with snow. This will result in slushy accumulations on grassy and elevated surfaces. Make sure to stay tuned for further updates and forecasts.
FAQs
Q: When can I expect the first snowflakes of the season?
A: The first snowflakes of the season are expected to arrive by Wednesday night and Thursday.
Q: Will it start as rain or snow?
A: The precipitation is expected to start as rain, but will likely mix with snow as temperatures drop.
Q: How much snow can I expect?
A: Slushy accumulations are expected on grassy and elevated surfaces.
Q: Will the weekend be cloudy?
A: Yes, clouds will linger through the upcoming weekend with highs in the 40s.
Q: Will there be any showers on Friday?
A: A few stray showers are possible on Friday, but most of the Chicago area will just be cloudy.
