The first snowfall of the season got here simply in time for the Wednesday morning commute.
The National Weather Service issued a winter climate advisory for the Chicago space that’s in impact till 10 a.m., warning drivers that moderate-to-heavy moist snow would end in slick roads and decreased visibilities. The advisory applies principally to Cook, Kane, DuPage, La Salle, Kendall, Grundy and Will Counties.
Between one and three inches of snow might construct up in western Cook County through the flurry, the climate service stated. Slushy accumulation is anticipated to high out at one inch within the japanese a part of the county.
Snow, a few of which will likely be heavy at occasions, will likely be impacting the morning commute for these in and close to the yellow dashed space. Watch out for slick spots on space roadways together with decreased visibilities in snowfall and provides your self some additional time if venturing out this morning pic.twitter.com/uoUG9PWpzG
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) October 30, 2019
The heaviest snowfall ought to taper off after about eight a.m., earlier than choosing up once more on Halloween the subsequent day, the climate service stated. Temperatures will hover across the excessive 30s for many of Wednesday and Thursday earlier than dropping to a low of 24 levels Thursday evening.
The weekend is anticipated to be dry, the climate service stated, with temperatures staying principally within the 30s.