Chicago Braces for Blowing Snow and Dangerous Morning Conditions
So, here’s what’s shaping up for Chicago’s weather tomorrow, and honestly, it’s going to be one of those mornings where you really want to give yourself extra time before heading out. An AccuWeather Alert has been issued for early Wednesday, and it’s all because gusty winds and blowing snow are expected to make the morning commute a challenge. Meteorologist Larry Mowry explained that as a strong cold front arrives, the rain we’re seeing today will be pushed out and replaced by fast-moving snow right around daybreak.
Now, today itself sets the stage. Rain is already spreading across the area, but the far northwestern suburbs are sitting just cold enough that some freezing spots may develop. That means a few slick patches could show up on untreated pavement—nothing too dramatic, but definitely enough to surprise you if you’re not paying attention. Once the cold front pushes through Wednesday morning, that rain-to-snow transition will kick in quickly, and the winds are expected to pick up with gusts that could reach 40 mph. Because of those strong winds, any light snow that falls will be whipped around, making visibility drop fast.
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Even though the actual snowfall amounts will be low—maybe up to an inch in the Chicago area—the combination of that snow with strong winds is what will make the commute difficult. Drivers can expect quick coatings on the roads and pockets of near-whiteout conditions in open areas. Temperatures will also take a sharp dive during the day, going from the 30s early on to the 20s by afternoon. That falling temperature will help keep any snow or slush on the roads from melting, so slick spots could linger.
And this messy pattern doesn’t just end on Wednesday. Once the cold settles in, Thursday will stay chilly with highs only in the low to mid-20s. Another small system—a clipper—may pass through Thursday night into Friday morning with another chance of snow, though it doesn’t look like a major storm. Still, even a light round of snow could create slippery conditions at a time when the region will already be dealing with cold, hard surfaces.
Then comes the weekend, and that’s when the real bite of winter arrives. Bitter cold air will be pulled into the region, and temperatures could crash into the single digits on Saturday. Some areas may drop below zero Saturday night, with wind chills falling well below that. Snow is also possible Saturday as another quick-moving system sweeps through before things finally begin to clear out Sunday.
Bottom line: tomorrow morning will demand caution, and the rest of the week will feel like winter settling in with full force. Stay warm, stay safe, and definitely plan for extra travel time.
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