Chicago will slowly emerge from its first real encounter with cold in winter 2006-07 by midweek, after what could be as many as five straight days with subzero readings—something that has not happened here since Dec. 20-25, 2000, when six straight subzero days were logged.
While Chicago has been dealing with cold and wind chill, the Great Lakes snow belts have been pounded as the lake-effect snow machine has been running in high gear. More than 15 inches of snow has fallen in the Grand Rapids area over the weekend, with many vehicle accidents reported as a result of whiteout conditions.
Temperatures here will begin to moderate on Tuesday, finally reaching double digits. However, the warming trend may come with a price tag, as some snow is expected to fall here. Even though moisture is limited, a couple of inches of fluffy snow could accumulate here by Tuesday night.
--By Steve Kahn, 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.
