Chicago snow timeline: Here's how much will likely fall and when to expect it
Chicagoland will see its first bout of accumulating snow on Thursday. Here's the timeline for how much and when:
When is it going to snow in Chicago? Likely this week
Most of November has been warmer than average in the Chicago area, but it looks like we’ll get a dose of reality later this week.
National Weather Service to eliminate wind chill alerts for Chicago winter
As Chicago braces for the coming winter, changes are in store for how weather warnings will be issued.
Changes ahead for winter weather alerts in Chicago this year
As Chicago braces for the coming winter, changes are in store for how weather warnings will be issued. The National Weather Service (NWS) announced that it will eliminate the use of Wind Chill Advisories, Watches, and Warnings for the upcoming season. Mike Bardou, a Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the Chicago NWS, provided insight into these changes and shared a glimpse of what to expect this winter.
Fall begins Sunday, but first freeze still weeks away
The real crisp fall weather won’t settle in for another few weeks.
Farmers' Almanac winter outlook calls for 'copious amounts of snow, rain, sleet and ice'
The Farmers' Almanac has been predicting long-range weather forecasts for over 200 years. It's calling for a brutally cold winter for parts of the U.S. with rapid-fire storms.
Parts of U.S. blasted by wicked winter weather
Across the northern United States, we're seeing heavy snowfall in what could be a record for early spring storms.
Crystal Lake sees one last winter hurrah with several inches of snow
It's spring, but Crystal Lake got pummeled by snow on Friday.
Spring snowstorm provides wake-up call after easy winter
A spring snowstorm caught some Illinois residents off guard Friday after a string of unseasonably warm days in the Chicago area.
March madness: Chicago's worst spring snowstorms
No matter how mild it gets in March, it is too soon to let our guard down when it comes to snow. Some of Chicago's worst snowstorms have occurred during the month.
Chicago weather: Snow totals from spring snowstorm
Several Chicago suburbs have already recorded more than 4 inches of snow Friday during a late-season storm.
Heavy snow slams Chicago's northern suburbs
Snow came down thick Friday morning across Chicago's northern suburbs.
Chicago snow forecast: What to expect from Friday snowstorm
The calendar says spring and yet here we are, worrying about snow Friday morning.
Colorado dog missing for 10 days found trapped in snow just feet from home
On the morning of Feb. 22, Pepper, a 6-year-old Bernese/black lab mix, went missing from her home in Blue River, Colorado. After an expansive search, Pepper was found 10 days later not far from where she went missing.
Chicago's winter that wasn't
You call that a winter? Aside from some tough days in January, most of this winter was mild and snow free in Chicago.
Three indicators that show how easy Chicago's winter has been
By most measurements, this winter in Chicago has been one of the least harsh on record. The lack of cold, snow, and ice, tell the story.
Chicago prepares for brief wintry assault
The day opens with abundant sun and mild temps by late-February standards. We should reach at least 50 degrees in most areas before a “back door” cold front sweeps in from the north.
Newly-named snowplows make official debut in Chicago
The Department of Streets and Sanitation has unveiled the newly-named snowplows after this year's contest.
Chicago weather skips to spring with warm end to winter
Seems like Chicago is skipping right into spring. Forecasts from this week through the entire month of March favor us to be above average overall.
Chicago's worst February snowstorms
No big snowstorms on the horizon for Chicago but past Februarys have seen their share. Here's a review at the top three worst February snowstorms on record for Chicago.