Chicago's Weekend Snow Surprise: What to Expect

Get ready, Chicago! A winter weather advisory is in effect for the area, with snow on the way.

The National Weather Service has issued the advisory for several counties, including Cook, DuPage, and Lake, starting at midnight.

When and Where?

• Start Time: Late Saturday night
• Heaviest Snowfall: North of Interstate 80
• End Time: Around 9 a.m. on Sunday

What to Expect?

• Before Snow:
• Cloudy skies with possible sunny breaks
• Temperatures in the upper 20s to around 30 degrees
• During Snow:
• Light snow initially, becoming moderate to heavy at times
• Temperatures dropping into the low-to-mid 20s
• After Snow:
• Cloudy and windy with cold temperatures
• Two inches in southern areas, up to five inches near the Illinois-Wisconsin state line

Additional Weather Updates

• Workweek Outlook:
• Starts dry
• Another chance of snow late Tuesday into early Wednesday
• Mix of rain and snow, quickly turning to snow as temperatures drop
• Possible light snow on Thursday
• Next Weekend:
• Another round of snow possible
• Cold temperatures with highs in the low-to-mid teens on Saturday and mid-to-upper teens on Sunday

Stay warm and be prepared for more winter weather!