Sunday, March 31, 2013
Is another warm-up in store?
I need to preface this by telling you, readers, that the forecast for the first couple of days this week is no April Fools' Day joke. Yes, there is indeed a forecast high of 38 degrees both Monday and Tuesday—and forecast lows around 22 degrees both nights, according to the National Weather Service. Just where is Spring, you ask? It'll be back on Wednesday, with sunny skies and a high around 47. The skies are expected to be mostly sunny Thursday and Friday, too, with highs of 54 and 47, respectively, according to the National Weather Service. There's a slight chance of showers Saturday and Sunday, with forecast highs of 49 and 52, respectively. So just how warm should it be at this time of year? The National Weather Service in Chicago …
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Just how warm will it get? Read on!
If you've been waiting for that spring warm-up to arrive, this is your week. Temperatures will reach the low 50s by week's end, but we'll have to deal with a couple more days of chilly temperatures first. There's a 40 percent chance of snow showers on Monday, according to the National Weather Service in Chicago, with a high temperature of 36. Skies will be mostly cloudy on Tuesday, with a forecast high of 37. The warm-up will begin on Wednesday, with a forecast high of 40 degrees and mostly sunny skies, according to the National Weather Service. On Thursday, we'll see mostly sunny skies and a high of 45, and there's a forecast high of 47 on Friday. We're set to round out the week with a high of 50 on Saturday, followed by a forecast high …
Sunday, March 17, 2013
What's the highest temperature we'll see this week?
It's tough to imagine that a year ago today, the temperature was in the 80s. I don't know about you, but to me, it seems like it's never going to get warm! Don't expect any warm weather this week. The highest forecast temperature is 40 degrees—with partly sunny skies—on Sunday. The week is forecast to start out with another blast of winter. The National Weather Service in Chicago says there's a chance of freezing rain and snow, possibly mixed with sleet, on Monday morning. Snow could then fall during the afternoon hours, followed by a slight chance of rain and snow after 4 p.m. There's a 90 percent chance of precipitation, with 1 to 2 inches of snow and sleet accumulation possible. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are expected to be cold, …
Sunday, March 10, 2013
What's the weather forecast for this week, including St. Patrick's Day?
If you've been hoping for warmer temperatures, this is the week you've been waiting for—sort of. OK, so it's not going to be balmy this week. But after temperatures in the upper 20s and low 30s, 40 degrees definitely sounds warmer to me. And there's no significant snowfall expected. Temperatures will hover near 40 most of the week, and there's even a high of 43 forecast for Friday! Heat wave! The week will start off with a chance of rain before 1 p.m. on Monday, then a 30 percent chance of snow. The forecast high is 37 on Monday, according to the National Weather Service in Chicago. Tuesday will again see a 30 percent chance of snow showers after 1 p.m., with a high near 35. Then, bring on the sunshine—for a couple of days, at least. Both …
Sunday, March 3, 2013
March 3-9 is National Severe Weather Preparedness Week.
Have you ever seen a tornado? I'll never forget the day I saw a tornado touch down. I was just 13 or 14 and on a youth group trip with my church. We were driving through Nebraska and getting ready to stop for dinner when the skies turned dark. We saw a funnel cloud pass overhead and heard the warning on the radio that people should leave their cars and seek shelter. We did exactly that. We stopped at McDonald's and got ready to seek shelter in the large refrigerator if the tornado hit. The tornado ultimately touched down about a mile from us. It was incredibly scary, and I hope I never experience that again. Are You Prepared? If a tornado warning was issued, would you know what to do? This week is National Severe Weather Preparedness Week…
A winter storm warning has been issued for Tuesday in parts of northern Illinois.
UPDATE, 10:01 a.m. Monday: Much of northern Illinois is now under a winter storm warning from 3 a.m. to midnight Tuesday. The National Weather Service in Chicago says snowfall amounts of 6 to 9 inches can be expected, with locally higher amounts possible. Snowfall rates could reach 1 or 1.5 inches per hour. "This will impact both rush hours on Tuesday, with the higher potential for heavy snowfall during the late afternoon and early evening rush hour," National Weather Service officials said. The warning includes the following counties: Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake and McHenry. ------------------ UPDATE, 4:53 p.m. Sunday: A winter storm watch is now in effect for much of northern Illinois. The watch, which will be in effect from late Monday …
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Up to 10 inches of snow could fall across the area.
It looks like Lake and McHenry Counties could see snowfall totals of 6 to 10 inches by Wednesday morning. A winter storm warning is now in effect for both counties until 6 a.m. Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service in Chicago. "Snow will significantly slow travel and make it dangerous at times through the early evening commute, so persons planning travel should anticipate extremely elevated travel times," according to the National Weather Service, noting that "temporary white-out conditions with near-zero visibility" are possible. Snowfall amounts in excess of 4 or 5 inches have already been reported across northern Illinois.
How much snow has fallen in your neighborhood?
Update, 10:32 a.m., Wednesday: The highest snowfall amount from yesterday's winter storm was measuered in Beach Park, which received 11.7 inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service in Chicago. Here's a look at other snowfall totals reported to the National Weather Service: ---------------------- Update, 11:25 p.m.: Preliminary storm totals from the National Weather Service show that Gurnee received the highest snowfall amount, with 10 inches as of 9:35 p.m. Tuesday. Beach Park in northern Lake County was close behind, with 9.5 inches of snow. Here's a look at other totals from around the region: --------------------- Update, 7:45 p.m.: As much as 8.2 inches of snow has fallen in northern Illinois, according to storm totals …
Between 3 and 6 inches of snow is expected, with possibly higher amounts in some areas.
Get ready for a messy commute. A winter weather advisory will be in effect today from noon until 9 p.m., with 3 to 6 inches of snow expected to fall. Some areas could see totals greater than 6 inches should thundersnow occur. Thundersnow, which indicates that there is greater instability in the atmosphere, typically results in heavier snowfall, according to National Geographic, The following counties are included in the advisory: Boone, Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, Lee, McHenry, Ogle, Will and Winnebago. The National Weather Service in Chicago says that "there remains a high degree of uncertainty with respect to snow accumulation," with the precipitation starting as rain or wet snow, possibly mixed with sleet, during the …
Sunday, February 24, 2013
The watch applies to much of northern Illinois.
Tuesday is shaping up to be a messy day in northern Illinois. A winter storm watch is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening in Boone, Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, LaSalle, Lee and McHenry Counties. The National Weather Service in Chicago says the entire area could see more than 6 inches of snow. The snowfall could be heavy at times, according to the National Weather Service. "Heavy snow and strong east-northeast winds gusting to 40 miles per hour, especially on the lakefront, will reduce visibility and make travel hazardous," National Weather Service officials said their winter weather message Sunday night. The storm has been named Winter Storm Rocky by The Weather Channel, which started naming storms this …
Korrina Grom
11:42 am on Monday, March 4, 2013
Thanks for sharing, Martha! I'll definitely download that app. more ›