A major winter storm forecast to produce heavy snow, significant ice and frigid temperatures was set to begin in the central U.S. on Saturday and move east over the next several days, according to the National Weather Service.
A system will be coming across central Illinois Sunday and Monday, bringing a healthy amount of snow to parts of central Illinois.
A strong snow and ice storm followed by brutally cold conditions will soon smack the eastern two-thirds of the United States as frigid air escapes the Arctic, plunging as far south as Florida, meteorologists forecast.
Light snow is expected in parts of north central and northeast Illinois with higher accumulation in Indiana where between 1 to 3 inches may affect travel.
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 2, according to the Tribune’s archives.
Travelers are looking to avoid the crowds and avoid the heat while chasing the northern lights and other passions in the coming year.
When the Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on Friday, it will be the first chance of 2025 to see fireballs in the sky.
According to the National Weather Service, Chicago will likely see snow flurries Tuesday evening, however, a significant accumulation of snow is not anticipated.
Weather in and around the city this year will be remembered for being warmer than average, but not without its quirks.
Snow seasons in Chicago are tracked from July through the following June. The area normally can expect 38.4 inches.