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Tracking Late December Winter Storm Expected to Impact the Northern Plains through the Northeast U.S.

A winter storm system will rapidly intensify over the Midwest on Sunday and track through the Great Lakes on Monday. Periods of heavy snow are anticipated across the Upper Great Lakes late Sunday and continuing into Monday. At least 1/10 inch of ice accumulation is expected from a wintry mix across much of the interior Northeast U.S. starting Sunday afternoon. Read More >

 Winter 2019-2020 Events

  •  April 15, 2020: Quick hitting overnight snow causes icy overpasses and numerous accidents in Chicago
  •  March 22-23, 2020: Late season moderate to heavy wet snow event produces 3-6 inches
  •  January 10-11, 2020: Significant lakeshore flooding in Chicago; gusty winds, heavy rain, and wintry mix too