Greetings on this Tuesday! Fortunately, the anticipated blizzard-like conditions did not materialize throughout the Chicago area this morning, however, that doesn't mean that we didn't have issues. Icy conditions were a problem this morning as I watched the wind speeds increase and the temperatures fall. Yes...it gets cold in Chicago, we all know that, but with each each cold wave taking aim on Chicago this week, it doesn't mean it's easier to tolerate.
The National Weather Service has placed us under another BLIZZARD WATCH for tomorrow beginning at noon. I think by tomorrow morning's rush hour, we will begin to see that snow falling and it will be persistent throughout the day and evening. As of this writing, totals are expected to be anywhere between TWO AND SIX INCHES throughout the area and we will have to keep an eye on those of you in NW Indiana for lake-effect.
Thursday's afternoon temperatures look awful no matter how you slice it. I think we will struggle to get to zero (that's optimistic) and many of us may only see a HIGH OF FIVE BELOW ZERO! Well, I'll STOP RIGHT THERE, even though you may want to KNOW RIGHT NOW....
By the way, thanks to those of you who commented on yesterday's blog. We know that there are many of you in those outlying areas who need your information too and we strive to make sure we have you covered! Thanks to my weather watchers who are out there during those wee hours looking at their thermometers, rain gauges and measuring snow!
Tracy
