Weather alert for Chicago with multiple snow chances by midweek
Our next winter storm approaches Chicago on Wednesday.
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Our next winter storm approaches Chicago on Wednesday.
A snowstorm Wednesday into Thursday looks to have a lot of moisture associated with it, meaning at least a few inches of accumulating snow right now is looking more likely.
We are in for messy weather ranging from drizzle to icing to some snow to the north.
Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest 7-day forecast.
Light freezing drizzle and snow showers could make untreated roads and sidewalks slippery and dangerous.
Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest 7-day First Alert Weather forecast.
Sunshine returns, as well as blustery breezes with gusts topping near 40 mph.
By midday, ice will thaw as temperatures rise to around 40 degrees.
Widespread freezing rain and drizzle are causing untreated roads, sidewalks, and driveways to become icy and slick.
Light snow showers begin Wednesday morning, turning to a freezing rain threat by evening and into the night.
This front will inch southward this evening, and the fog will dissipate.
Monday's highs will reach close to 50 degrees.
Lows will be in the upper 30s.
Breezy northeasterly winds sustained at 10 to 20 mph keep it a little cooler today, especially near the lakefront.
Some areas may reach as much as an inch of rain.
Highs will be near 55 degrees. The record of 55 degrees was set in 1988.
Highs are expected to be in the lower 40s on Wednesday with breezy conditions.
Winds late in the morning and during the afternoon are expected to gust over 40 mph from the southwest.
Partly cloudy and very windy on Monday.
Highs will top out near 30 degrees, but since it'll be breezy, feels-like temperatures throughout the afternoon will primarily be in the teens.
A few flurries are possible Saturday night, but the chance is minor.
A pair of cold fronts will bring chances for flurries tonight into Saturday morning and again Saturday evening and night.
Some light morning snow is possible as the overnight snow system exits the area.
Feels like conditions are ranging from 10 to 20 degrees below zero.
Another arctic cold day with single digits is ahead for the Chicago area.
