Tuesday’s rain to cap off a very wet March

The Chicago area was transformed into a wintry wonderland Sunday as heavy, wet
snow plastered itself across the greening spring landscape. However, the weight of
the snow, coupled with strong north winds, broke branches and downed power lines.
Northern and western suburbs caught the brunt of the snow, with Mundelein and
Cary logging more than 7 inches as Chicagoland received its first snow cover in
more than a month. Even Downstate could not escape the snow. Springfield
recorded a record 5.8 inches for March 29.
Milder temperatures will make quick work of the snow Monday, but an active
weather pattern will bring the city at least three shots of rain this week.
March’s precipitation tally is already the seventh-wettest, and Tuesday’s rain could
push it closer to the top.
Red River Valley bracing for snow
With rivers already at record levels, Fargo, N.D., residents are facing the prospect
of a major snowstorm that is expected to bring a foot of snow and high winds
Monday and Tuesday.
--By Steve Kahn, WGN Weather Center Meteorologist