Much could change in the predictions of snowfall Saturday night and Sunday. It appears four or more inches is a good bet from Chicago north. But, it’s possible at least sections of the Chicago metro area may see as much or more snow with an incoming storm than the 6.5” which fell in the entire month of February a year ago. “Big” snows (i.e. snowfalls of 6” or more) have been in short supply for decades during the latter half of February. Since 1970, the month’s final two weeks have hosted only three half foot or greater accumulations. The total amount of snow measured here in the last four Februarys combined has amounted to just 12”—half the snow which fell last month.
With the Southwest and West Coast under the weather gun a second weekend in row, rain totals continue growing in places like Los Angeles. The city has measured 25.51” since Oct. 1—already enough to rank as 8th wettest rainy season there since 1877.
WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling and the WGN Weather Center staff provide daily coverage of weather in the Chicago area.
