Chicago Faces Mix of Rain and Snow as NWS Issues Continued Weather Warnings
Chicago faces mixed precipitation and windy conditions, with the NWS forecasting snow, rain, and gusts up to 30 mph. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued continued weather warnings for Chicago, with the National Weather Center predicting a mix of rain and snow as a storm system lingers. The NWS has predicted a rain/snow mix on Thursday, followed by rain between 11am and 1pm on Thursday. The weather will remain breezy with gusts as high as 30 mph throughout the day. Meanwhile, temperatures are expected to warm into the early weeks of next week, providing relief and challenges for Chicagoans. Concerns have been raised about flooding on area rivers, with some areas expected to see persistent flooding for several more days. Boaters are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions on Lake Michigan.
Published : a month ago by Richard M. Sullivan in Weather
The Windy City is bracing for a medley of rain and snow as a storm system lingers, according to the National Weather Service. Chicago residents can expect a dance of rain and snow showers overnight, leading into a Thursday fraught with similar conditions. The NWS has forecasted "rain and snow before 11am, then rain between 11am and 1pm" on Thursday as stated on their website. Conditions are expected to remain breezy with gusts as high as 30 mph.
In addition to the turbulent weather, Thursday night will offer little respite with "a slight chance of rain showers before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow showers." Residents will persist under mostly cloudy skies with lows hovering around 35 degrees, and winds remaining brisk at 10 to 20 mph. By Friday, Chicago will begin to see some reprieve as it becomes sunnier after another chance of morning rain and snow showers.
The Hazardous Weather Outlook released by the National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville details flooding concerns, noting that "Recent rainfall has produced rises on area rivers, which has led to flooding in some areas." While new flooding isn't anticipated, existing conditions on several area rivers might see persistent flooding for several more days.
Boaters should exercise caution, as hazardous conditions for small craft on Lake Michigan are expected to continue. The NWS predicts these conditions to likely stretch into the weekend and early next week, particularly on Sunday and Monday. As the week progresses, the forecast points to a "Limited Thunderstorm Risk" on Tuesday and Wednesday, potentially complicating the situations for mariners and residents alike.
According to an update by NWS Chicago, after the unsettled weather of Friday, drier conditions will briefly grace the city on Saturday, before giving way to rain once more come Sunday. Temperatures are expected to warm into the early parts of next week, providing a mix of both relief and new challenges for Chicagoans.