Early season arctic blast to follow first measurable snowfall
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Wednesday’s wintry mix leads into 2 quieter weather days; intensifying weekend storm’s windy Saturday rains segue to powerhouse Sunday winds with snow showers in tow; late-season arctic blast due for Feb’s close late next week
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Wintry weather to reach our area in days ahead
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Brutally cold arctic blast brings season’s first sub-0 low/single-digit high of season; even colder air hits next week– chilliest in 2+ decades; significant Sunday night/Monday snow threat being monitored
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How many times have we had measurable snow in mid April or beyond?
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Books close on cloudiest February in 57 years; meteorological winter 2018-19 a “statistical wash”—temps/snow finish near normal; March, Chicago’s fastest warming month, to host a blustery late-season arctic blast by Sunday night
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Severe weather season approaches as temperatures rise
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Windy, wet late week storm’s rains raising new flood concerns; system’s “ENE” winds threaten sharp temp pullback; Tuesday’s sun/lighter wind speeds & Wed/Thu temp increase first are first on this week’s weather docket
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Canceled flights, delayed trains and icy roads as winter storm moves east
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Longest time span between Chicago’s first and last measurable snows
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Dangerous arctic blast includes first back-to-back -20° below nights in 3+ decades; current chill is Chicago’s 4th-coldest 3-day spell since 1900; 30+ mph gusts producing drifting/hazardous travel on roads outside city; a 69° temp rebound to the 40s with rain by Sunday
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Easter brings the area a wide-ranging potpourri of weather
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Bitter late season arctic outbreak to sweep into Midwest on gusty “NW” winds this weekend; records in jeopardy Sunday, Monday & Tuesday—several single digit highs and sub-zero nights; arctic high’s central pressure: An eye-catching 31.00+”
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Spells of warmth increase next 2 weeks, but with interruptions; a jarring temp drop hits this evening with arrival of “NE” winds; 70s stage comeback Wed eve; chance for clusters of t-storms to grow in coming days—severe weather threatens mid-US Wed
