Chicago typically starts getting measurable snow around December 7th, but we could be getting the first real snow of the season tonight, and the snowflakes could very well fall throughout the rest of the week.
According to the National Weather Service, we’re set to have an extra cold snap with temperatures in the 20s and 30s. Starting tonight, there’s a 50 percent chance of snow overnight, most likely starting early in the morning at 4 AM.
[4:35 AM 11/14] Snow is set to arrive late tonight/Tuesday AM. This is a look at a rough time you can expect snow to start. Accumulations on untreated/elevated surfaces are likely. Prepare for increased commute times Tuesday morning! #ILwx #INwx pic.twitter.com/t6LJRX8rRG
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) November 14, 2022
Snow is expected to last through Tuesday morning before it turns into a mix of snow and rain later. Overall, it could be less than a half-inch of snow. Sure it’s the first official show but is it staying long? Well, the snow and rain could continue overnight into Wednesday.
[4:37 AM 11/14] Snow continues Tuesday PM, but rates will ease south of I-80. Bursts of steadier snow will continue N of I-80/90 and away from the lake through the day. Warmer temperatures should limit main road accumulations, but slippery travel will continue to be a threat. pic.twitter.com/BH94uPgr0t
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) November 14, 2022
Wednesday snow showers are expected to start also around noon with temps warming up to 40 degrees with snow expected overnight.
[5:00 AM 11/14] Snow showers expected Wednesday and some of these could produce brief bursts of heavy snow and sharply reduced visibilities. Lake effect snow develops across NW Indiana. Much colder towards the end of the weekend weekend! #ILwx #INwx pic.twitter.com/uAjNr9BsUy
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) November 14, 2022
Thursday sees snow throughout the day with cloudy weather and temps staying around 33 degrees. Luckily, the snow breaks on Friday but temps stay cold at 26 degrees, with sunny conditions. There could be snow throughout the weekend with temperatures staying between 28 to 32 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
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