CHICAGO — Snow is headed for Chicagoland on Thursday afternoon.
The snow is expected to arrive around 2 or 3 p.m. and last until about 8 or 9 p.m., with the heaviest totals in southern areas of Chicagoland, especially along the I-80 corridor.
Still, those areas are projected to receive about 1 to 2 inches, so nothing major. In the city, snowfall totals could be around an inch or less, while northern areas could see just a trace or even no snow at all.
Temperatures, meanwhile, will top out in the low 30s on Thursday, with morning wind chills down into the teens.
It’s going to be cold and sunny this weekend, with highs in the low to mid-20s, then the next snow event is expected to reach the area late Sunday into Monday. However, early models show that system tracking south of Chicagoland, into central Illinois, but we’ll keep an eye on it.
Today: Mostly cloudy, afternoon snow (trace to 1.5 inches, highest to the south), winds W at 5-10 mph, gusts to 15. High 32.
Tonight: Decreasing clouds, winds WNW at 10-15 mph, gusts to 20. Low 17.
Tomorrow: Partly cloudy, more sun, winds WNW at 10-15 mph, gusts to 25. High 24.
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Looking Ahead
Highs are expected to dip down into the low to mid-20s by Friday and Saturday, with wind chills pushing the "feels like" temperatures even lower.
We’re also keeping our eye on a potential snow system moving in late Sunday into Monday. However, early models show that being a mainly central Illinois event, but we’ll know more as we get into the weekend about how that system is tracking, so stay tuned.
Conclusion:
While the snowfall totals may not be significant, it’s still a good idea to prepare for the winter weather. Make sure to bundle up and stay warm, and keep an eye on the forecast for any updates on the next snow event.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: How much snow can I expect?
A: The heaviest snowfall totals are expected in southern areas of Chicagoland, with around 1-2 inches projected.
Q: Will it be cold?
A: Yes, temperatures will top out in the low 30s on Thursday, with morning wind chills down into the teens.
Q: What’s the forecast for the weekend?
A: It’s expected to be cold and sunny, with highs in the low to mid-20s.
Q: Is there a chance of more snow?
A: Yes, a potential snow system is expected to move in late Sunday into Monday, but early models show it will likely track south of Chicagoland, into central Illinois.
