Bears and Saints football fans driving to Soldiers Field should be aware that heavier snowfall in the hours just prior to game time could create very hazardous driving conditions, and an early start might be very beneficial.
Low pressure laden with rain and some freezing rain along and south of the Ohio River is expected to spread snow over much of Illinois and the Midwest today. The Chicago area will most likely measure at least two inches with greater amounts possible in southern sections. Gusty east winds off Lake Michigan could drop Chicago’s afternoon wind chills into the upper teens.
Snow Advisories were posted from Nebraska and Kansas to Ohio Saturday evening. Accumulations up to a half-foot or even more could occur in portions of southern Iowa and northern Missouri. Two to four inches could cover much of Illinois by the end of the day. Snow should end Sunday night. Next snow for Chicago is expected mid-week.
--By Paul Dailey, WGN Weather Center Meteorologist
WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling and the WGN Weather Center staff provide daily coverage of weather in the Chicago area.
