Chicagoans better bundle up and break out the shovels as the city is gearing up for not one, but two winter storms this week, per the National Weather Service. After a brief dance with flurries today, the real action begins Monday night when the first storm system moves in, promising a blend of rain and snow that could make for a mushy Tuesday morning commute.
The NBC Chicago's weather team forecasts that the lakefront will see a mix of rain and snow while snow is more likely inland, even as the National Weather Service warns of "significant snow risk" and increased wind speeds could rattle the bones of the city, the snow isn't just going to pile up; it's bringing its good pal wind and potentially damaging accumulations, leading to a chilled Tuesday at high 30's temperatures will possibly make the rain turn to snow.
It doesn’t end there, the NWS has issued a hazardous weather outlook for the region, including "elevated snow risk" and "gale force winds and very hazardous waves" for Lake Michigan, making it clear that the latter half of the week will have no shortage of disruptions both on land and water.
As for snowfall amounts, well, they're talking big numbers, NBC Chicago cites predictions with snowfall totals that could exceed 7 inches in most of Chicago while the southern parts might be digging out from nearly 10 inches of the white stuff, Thursday won’t offer much respite, with another possible snowfall before a temperature nosedive that's sending shivers down to the weekend when yet another frosty round is expected to hit and while places like Morris could be looking at nearly 10 inches of snow by the end of it all.
Looking ahead, Chicago's weather appears to be stuck on repeat, snow chances continue through Saturday with temperatures plunging into the mid-20s, according to a detailed 7-day forecast by the National Weather Service.
