It’s starting to look a lot more like a typical January in Chicago — and this week’s snow is just the beginning. Here’s a breakdown of what the Chicago area weather forecast looks like for the next few days, and where snow totals currently stand.
Here's a breakdown of what the Chicago area weather forecast looks like for the next few days, and where snow totals currently stand.The snow weather pattern that caused accumulation Wednesday is predicted to stick around Thursday until the mid-afternoon, the NBC 5 Storm Team says, with a 70 percent chance of precipitation.
By the time all is said and done, another half-inch of snow could fall in most locations, though areas closer to the lake could potentially see a bit of lake-enhancement because of the warm water temperatures on Lake Michigan.Another round of snow could potentially arrive Friday morning. However, with winds coming out of the south, there won’t be any enhancement from Lake Michigan to drive accumulations upwards.
Friday is also expected to be breezy, with wind gusts up to 40 miles per hour in some locations. High temperatures are expected to remain in the mid-30s, forecast models show.A much-more significant disturbance is expected to arrive Saturday, with an 80 percent chance of heavier snowfall possible across northern Illinois including Lake, DuPage, Kendall, Kane and northern Cook counties.
Over the course of Saturday and Sunday, anywhere between three to five inches of snow could fall in areas north of Interstate 80, with locally-heavier totals possible in some locations.
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