2 weeks Ago By Richard M. Sullivan
Chicagoans awoke to a snowy surprise on the first day of astronomical spring, despite the equinox signaling a seasonal shift. As reported by the National Weather Service, snowfall continued until 8 a.m.
with strong winds gusting up to 45 mph. The forecast shows a 90% chance of precipitation, underscoring an unseasonable start to spring's promise of warmer days.Adding to the day's wintry mix, a Winter Weather Advisory remained in effect until 7 a.
m. for the southern half of the Chicago area, with "likely 1 to 3 inches of snow will fall in a short period of time leading to some travel impacts early this morning," according to FOX32 Chicago. The drop in temperatures, refusing to climb past 40°, contrasts sharply with the typical spring weather residents might have expected.
Moving past today's challenging weather, the outlook for Friday as per the National Weather Service, suggests an uptick with increasing clouds and a high near 57°. The windy conditions persist, with gusts potentially reaching 35 mph. Any residual snow from today is anticipated to melt away as the temperatures rise.
The weekend forecast doesn't bring much reprieve, with temperatures expected to hover in the low 40s, a notch colder than usual. "Rain on Sunday will likely change to, you guessed it, snow late Sunday night into early Monday," notes FOX32 Chicago, as the city seems to linger at the intersection of winter and spring. Nights will remain chilly, with lows potentially dipping to the upper 20s.
Looking ahead, the fluctuating patterns continue into next week with the potential for a mix of rain and snow showers, adding to the unpredictability of this season's weather..
