![]() ![]() The storm extends a brutal season for much of the central United States, where people have faced some of the heaviest snowfall and mix of wintry conditions in years.Ĭhicago was hit on Saturday by lake-effect snows whipped up over Lake Michigan, and was shivering in the coldest late-season temperatures in five years. It was not expected to reopen until Sunday morning. EST, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Ice and heavy, blowing snow closed Cleveland Hopkins International Airport around 11:45 a.m. Ahead of the snow, freezing rain, ice and sleet fell from eastern Kentucky into New York state. Snow totals from Ohio to western New York could exceed 15 to 20 inches by Sunday, the National Weather Service said. REUTERS/Gary Wiepert GW/MEĬanada also was being hit with a winter blast that snarled air traffic and wreaked havoc on the roads. A late-season winter storm slammed into the Ohio Valley on Saturday, forcing flight delays and cancellations at airports before heading out toward the eastern Great Lakes and Northeast. 26-27, breaking the previous snow record for the city of 19 inches on. A whopping 23 inches of snow fell from Jan. Sun-Times Media Wire contributed to this report.A New York State Snowplow clears a path for commuters on Union Road in Cheektowaga, New York, December 27, 2001. Similarly in January, fresh snowfall in the heaviest years amounts to 14.6 inches or more, while the lightest years get 5.5 inches or less. The January 1967 blizzard is regarded as the worst snowstorm on record in Chicago. Highs will be in the upper teens and low 20s with low temperatures in the single digits. The big weather story for next week will be the colder temperatures. Too early to throw out totals with confidence, but it seems safe to say that a few inches of snow appear possible, especially for the northern half of the viewing area.Ī few leftover snow showers are possible on Sunday, and then we'll get a break from the snow on Monday. ![]() Accumulating snow is looking more and more likely, although our south suburbs could see a rain/snow mix. Our next impactful system looks to be here on Saturday. Another weak system passes through on Friday, and we could see a quick inch of accumulation with highs in the mid 30s. As far as accumulations go Thursday, most areas only see a dusting to a half inch. ![]() Plenty of Chicago-area residents had snow to clean up Monday morning after a blast of winter weather brought accumulations of. More snow is in the forecast for Thursday, and we could see some heavier snow showers in the mix at times. Published Janu Updated on Januat 3:55 pm. Our system snow is winding down, and we'll be left with scattered snow showers Wednesday night with lows dropping into the upper 20s. Weather Analysis from FOX 32's Chief Meteorologist Emily Wahls The next chance of heavy snow is Saturday afternoon and evening, but it’s too early to tell how much might fall, Baker said. The snow will likely stay on the ground as temperatures remain below freezing, he said. The area will enter a stretch of cold weather and regular snowfall through next week, Baker said. The city has seen only 8.6 inches of snow this season, well below the usual 18 to 19 inches, Baker said. The season has been relatively snowless, too. Use the map below to track how much snow fell in. The warmest January on record was in 1880 when Chicago averaged 39.8 degrees. After as much as 10 inches of snow dropped in some Chicago suburbs, winter storm warnings continue for several counties until 6 p.m. January 2006 had an average temperature of 35.8 degrees, Baker said. Only three other years in Chicago’s recorded history had Januarys as warm as this year. At O’Hare Airport, 501 flights were delayed at Midway, 44 fights were delayed, according to the flight-tracking website .Ĭhicago’s average temperature has averaged 35 degrees, well above the usual 25 degrees. It may have been weeks behind schedule, but finally, a measurable snowfall blanketed Chicago.Īs of 1:20 p.m., 230 flights were canceled at Chicago’s two airports. ![]() Thursday night expected to be foggy, with potentially dense fog across parts of northern Illinois lasting. Chicago area families hit the sledding hills after snowfall The Kankakee and Rockford areas have a medium confidence of 5 to 6-plus inches of snow. ![]()
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