Tuesday, February 26, 2013
The National Weather Service issued a storm warning for Tuesday morning. Commuters can expect a snow-sleet combination during morning rush hour, the NWS said.
"Winter is coming." That's the saying in Winterfall, a fictionally kingdom in HBO's show, "Game of Thrones." While it's been a quiet winter in the Chicagoland area thus far, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm watch starting Tuesday morning and running through early Wednesday. The worst part of the snow storm is expected to develop during morning rush hour; producing a snow-sleet combination. At least 3 to 6 inches is expected, according to the NWS. Temperatures will have a high of 35-degrees during the day and a low of 32-degrees, according to Weather.com. Meanwhile, winds will be blowing from the northeast at around 20 to 30-mph. -- Skokie Patch on Facebook
Thursday, February 7, 2013
The National Weather Service of Chicago issued a winter storm warning this afternoon. Expect four to eight inches of snow.
Skokians might want to park on the even side of the street tonight. The National Weather Service of Chicago (NWSC) has issued a winter storm warning that’s supposed to last through midnight. According to the NWSC, periods of snow will be heavy at times and will continue into the early evening before tapering off. “This will have a large impact on the evening rush,” the NWSC said. The storm warning will remain in effect until midnight and estimated accumulation totals are at four to eight inches of snow, possibly higher, according to the NWSC. Other impacts? “This snow composition is of the heavy, wet nature, which can be an extra strain to shovel,” the NWSC said. “It will also create added weight on power lines leading to possible power …
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
The National Weather Forecast Service stated the combination of cold temperatures and wind will produce a below zero forecast on Tuesday, Jan. 22. There is some good news, however.
It’s bitter outside, and the cold snap is expected to continue throughout the week. Wind chill values are forecasted to be negative 17-degrees on Tuesday morning, Jan. 22. Winds are expected to be blowing west at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph, according to the National Weather Forecast (NWS). There is some good news, however, it is expected to be sunny. Tuesday night should warm up with mostly cloudy weather and wind chill values as low as negative 7-degrees. The NWS announced a hazardous weather outlook and wind chill advisory for Cook and Lake counties, and other areas in North Central and Northwest Illinois and Northwest Indiana on Monday. Very cold air and strong winds will combine and produce low wind chills, the NWS …
Monday, January 21, 2013
Wind chills expected to be 20-25 below zero tonight.
The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory from 6 p.m. this evening to 9 a.m, Jan. 22, for the Chicagoland region, including Lake County. Wind chill values predicted are 20 below to 25 below through Tuesday morning. Very cold air and strong winds will combine to generate low wind chills, according to the National Weather Service. This leads to a risk for frostbite and hypothermia. Frostbite to exposed skin can occur in 30 minutes. The National Weather Service advises to wear a hat and gloves if you must venture outdoors. -- Skokie Patch on Facebook
Friday, July 6, 2012
Weather in the Chicagoland area is heating up. While yesterday's storm may have brought in some relief, temperatures are expected to once again hit the 100s later today.
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Friday, July 6, 2012
Are you ready to say 'when' with this hot and steamy weather already? The extreme heat over the last few days has not only been unbearable as we zip in and out of air-conditioning, but could cause health-related illnesses if precautions aren’t taken. An excessive heat warning remains in effect until 10 p.m. tonight, The Weather Channel reports, and the forecast for today in Chicago’s north suburbs calls for a high of 98 degrees. Thursday temperatures topped out at 100, while on July 4th the high temperature was recorded at 103 degrees, according to the Chicago Weather Center. The extreme and humid temperatures can wear on us because of the gradual toll they take on tolerance and the natural ability for the body to cool itself off, …
Friday, May 4, 2012
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A frontal boundary will shift south of the area with perhaps a few light showers or sprinkles Saturday morning with the best chance across the southern suburbs. Rain chances will steadily increase again by Sunday night with rain most likely continuing into Monday. Earlier: Predicting Mother Nature's Whims Block By Block Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of scattered showers and sprinkles from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Rain Amounts: Trace to 0.05 inches Low temp: 58 degrees Fahrenheit High temp: 69 degrees Fahrenheit Wind: Northeast at 10-25 mph Sunday: Mainly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of a few showers from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., increasing to a 60 percent chance of occasional showers/t-storms from 10 p.m. …
Friday, March 23, 2012
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Temperatures will be cooler compared to last weekend; however, temperatures will still average above normal in the next several days. The remnants of a cut-off low pressure system will slide to our south by Saturday with scattered light showers possible through Saturday afternoon. The second half of the weekend looks much improved with a good day to take a bike ride or scenic walk. Earlier: Predicting Mother Nature's Whims Block By Block Saturday: Partly to mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of scattered light rain showers, mist and drizzle from 12 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain Amounts: 0.02 to 0.10 inches Low temp: 53 degrees Fahrenheit High temp: 64 degrees Fahrenheit Wind: Northeast at 5-10 mph Sunday: Mostly sunny and …
Friday, March 9, 2012
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While it will not be in the 60’s or 70’s this weekend, temperatures will still average above normal with some light precipitation more likely on Sunday. A slow moving system moving up from the south may produce a few light showers by Sunday afternoon and evening; however, the system has the potential to slow down with the heaviest rain expected to fall over central and southern Illinois. Earlier: Predicting Mother Nature's Whims Block By Block Saturday: Becoming partly cloudy and windy. Low temp: 29 degrees Fahrenheit High temp: 50 degrees Fahrenheit Wind: South to southwest winds at 12-22 with gusts to 35 mph Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a 60 percent chance of a few showers from 2 p.m. and continuing into Monday. …
Friday, January 27, 2012
Always had a hunch for the weather and think you can feel it in your bones? Then check your stats with the North Shore's own meteorologist.
LAST WEEK: Snow Forecast for the North Shore Mother Nature has us on a roller coaster ride with another batch of cold air expected to invade our area on Saturday with a few flurries possible near a frontal boundary late in the day. There may also be a period of light snow later Friday with snow accumulations of an inch or less, mainly between 8 p.m. Friday to 3 a.m. Saturday). For those of you who don’t like cold weather, warmer weather is in our future with a punch of warmer air arriving by Monday afternoon and into Tuesday with temperatures averaging above normal. Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of flurries from 9 p.m. and continuing into Sunday. Snow Amounts: Trace Low temp: 27 degrees Fahrenheit High …
Friday, January 20, 2012
Always had a hunch for the weather and think you can feel it in your bones? Then check your stats with the North Shore's own meteorologist.
LAST WEEK: Weekend Weather Forecast for the North Shore Winter has made quite a comeback in the last few weeks with an active weather pattern in place, including a snowy Friday on tap for the entire area with four to seven inches expected. While no heavy snow is in the forecast this weekend, there will be a few opportunities for some light precipitation. Temperatures will begin to moderate with highs in the mid 20s on Saturday and mid 30s on Sunday. Saturday: Variable cloudiness with a 60 percent chance of snow showers continuing through 5 a.m. followed by a 40 percent chance of a few lake-effect snow flurries from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. Snow Amounts: Trace to 0.75 inches Low temp: 20 degrees Fahrenheit High temp: 23 degrees …
Carrie Porter
11:00 am on Friday, January 27, 2012
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