Chicago, Illinois
Tom Skilling's 7-day forecast
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As of 9:16 PM CST on February 8, 2010 Overnight...Snow. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. Temperatures nearly steady in the mid 20s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 100 percent. Tuesday...Snow. Areas of blowing snow late in the afternoon. Snow may be heavy at times in the afternoon. Snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches. Highs in the upper 20s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph late in the afternoon. Chance of snow 100 percent. Tuesday Night...Snow. Areas of blowing snow with visibility one quarter mile or less at times. Snow may be heavy at times in the evening. Snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches. Total snow accumulation 8 to 14 inches. Blustery. Lows in the lower 20s. North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph at times. Chance of snow 100 percent. Tom Skilling's 7-day forecast | Marine forecast | Air Pollution Almanac Key: T = Trace of precipitation; MM = data not available
Winter Storm Warning Issued by the National Weather Service at 10:26 PM EST on February 8, 2010/ ... Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until noon CST /1 PM EST/ Wednesday... A Winter Storm Warning is in effect. * Timing... snow will continue across the region overnight and increase in intensity somewhat. The snow will continue through Tuesday night. Blowing and drifting snow with near blizzard conditions in open areas can be expected Tuesday night into early Wednesday. * Accumulations... snowfall rates will generally be light to moderate... however the very long period that the snow will be falling over will allow storm total snowfalls of 8 to 10 inches to accumulate by late Tuesday night. * Hazards... in addition to the long duration accumulating snowfall... northwest winds will increase to 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph late Tuesday and will continue through Wednesday morning resulting in significant blowing and drifting snow. The potential exists for ground blizzard and near white out conditions to develop in rural areas late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. * Impacts... travel is likely to be significantly hampered during the snow storm overnight through Wednesday morning. Due to the long duration of light to moderate snowfall even major roads and highways may become snow covered. Blowing and drifting snow Tuesday night into early Wednesday will result in near ground blizzard conditions in outlying areas making travel extremely dangerous. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow... sleet... ice... or strong winds are expected or occurring. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel... keep an extra flashlight... food... and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Back to top |
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