Despite the fact that Chicago's high temperatures topped 70 degrees for six
consecutive days last week, capped by Friday's wind-blown 82-degree warmth, the
city is facing an onslaught of chilly weather in the week ahead that is likely to feature
both snow and frost. The cool weather began its Midwest invasion on Saturday's
gusty west winds and will strengthen its grip Sunday and Monday.
Showers are expected to develop Sunday afternoon. As temperatures continue to
decline, the rain could mix with or change to wet snow Sunday night and Monday.
Recent warmth should prevent the snow from accumulating on pavement, but cold
surfaces and grassy areas may be in line for a late season coating of white. Should
measurable snow(0.1 inches or more) occur, it would mark the city's latest
measurable snow in nearly two decades, when half an inch fell May 6, 1989.
WINTER STILL PACKING A WALLOP
A massive snowstorm hit portions of Minnesota and the Dakotas on Friday night and
Saturday. Up to 19 inches of snow fell near Watertown in northeast South Dakota,
while 16 inches buried nearby Brandon, Minn. Record snowfall also fell near
Anchorage, Alaska, with 17.2 inches down since Friday.
