Chicagoland weather radar shows a double band of precipitation involving snow — with the first band approaching Mundelein and the second band just passing Rockford at 10:20 p.m.
Less than 0.5 inch of snow is expected between 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. today.
A quick burst of snow with little accumulation, but possibly enough to cause problems with visibility.
Satellite images show mostly cloudy conditions over most of the Midwest. A high of 30 degrees is forecast for about 4:00 p.m. today. A warming trend is forecast for Monday through Wednesday — all three days above freezing.
Some gradual clearing is forecast after 7:00 p.m. Thursday night. Gusty winds in the 20 MPH to 26 MPH range is forecast for this afternoon and tonight.
Finally a trend in the right direction… pic.twitter.com/UE0HSJ5WYF
— jerrytaft (@jerrytaft) February 13, 2014
Jerry’s 7-Day Outlook is acceptable, considering this Winter’s history.
TODAY Sunrise: 6:49 AM Sunset: 5:22 PM
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -5. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -7. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
A chance of freezing rain and sleet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Washington’s Birthday
Rain, snow, and freezing rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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