The first snowflakes of the season arrived as temperatures fell sharply today, causing a dramatic change in the weather for Chicago residents. The area experienced a significant change from Tuesday’s pleasant 60s to today’s chilly weather, with highs predicted to be in the 40s, according to NBC 5 Meteorologist Alicia Roman. According to NBC Chicago, Roman forecast this morning that the early rain of today would be followed by rounds of precipitation later in the afternoon. The precipitation would begin in the northern counties and turn into a rain-snow mix just in time for the evening rush hour.
The light snow flakes that are predicted to fall on Chicago are predicted to get stronger as the day gives way to night. According to Roman, there will be “more intense bursts of heavy, wet snow by around 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10 a.m., Thursday morning,” with the rain that follows washing away any accumulation. Notwithstanding the circumstances, the National Weather Service predicts a 60% probability of precipitation tonight, with snow showers more probable before 7 p.m., followed by a mix of rain and snow, with less slushy accumulation on grassy surfaces.
The forecast for Thursday calls for rain, potentially with further snow, in the morning, followed by all-out rain in the afternoon. There is a 100% probability of precipitation, according to the National Weather Service, with an inch or so of new snow accumulation anticipated. The outlook for the weekend calls for a slight increase in temperature, returning to the 50s before another drop occurs in time for Thanksgiving.
More generally, Chicago’s weather shift coincides with more extreme weather conditions on the West Coast, where a “bomb cyclone” has been creating major disruption. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, this word describes a cyclone’s quick intensification, which is often indicated by a pressure decrease of 24 millibars or more in 24 hours or less. Strong winds and a lot of rain are predicted to saturate the area for days during the West Coast storm.According to NBC Chicago, Richard Bann, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service Weather Prediction Center, stated that this would be a significant event.
City officials are probably getting ready for the cleaning and maintenance issues that lie ahead as Chicagoans deal with the city’s first snowfall of the season. Residents can monitor updates and continue to be flexible in the face of rapidly shifting circumstances in the interim.
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