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.

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.

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.