Though Chicago averted an all-out snowstorm Tuesday night, a couple of inches of snow should arrive in time for the Wednesday morning commute.
The .7 inches of snow that had collected at O’Hare International Airport by midnight Wednesday was a far cry from the six inches of “heavy, wet snow” forecasters had predicted may fall, in line with the National Weather Service. However, as much as three inches should arrive by late Wednesday morning, with the potential for extra within the south suburbs and northwest Indiana.
The change in fortune might be attributed to a late, sudden shift within the storm system that was approaching the world, in line with climate service meteorologist Lee Carlaw.
Mainly mild to sometimes reasonable snow continues late this night. Main roads will stay largely moist with floor temperatures close to and slightly below freezing, with some slushy accumulations doable on elevated and fewer traveled roads. Watch for slick spots tonight. pic.twitter.com/zdUQ7PqfJU
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) February 26, 2020
Despite the extra reasonable snowfall, the Chicago space stays underneath a winter climate advisory till 6 p.m. Wednesday. Drivers are suggested to journey with warning in the course of the Wednesday morning commute and “plan on slippery road conditions,” the climate service stated.
Wednesday’s temperatures ought to prime out at about 33 levels, the climate service stated, and fall to about 19 levels at night time. Those temperatures are anticipated to persist all through the week, with sunny skies offering a respite from the snowfall.