Tropical Depression Nine Forms; Heavy Rainfall in the Southwest and Southeast this Weekend

Tropical Depression Nine has formed and will continue to slowly move to the north-northwest in the coming days. As the storm passes close to the east coast of Florida, tropical storm conditions are possible Sunday through Monday. Tropical Storm Watches have been issued. Significant uncertainty remains in the track and intensity, but chances for impacts to the Southeast are increasing. Read More >

A powerful low pressure system over the northern Great Lakes brought periods of light snow and snow showers, resulting in light accumulations from a coating to as high as 2.3". Falling temperatures during the snow caused icy roads in some areas, with multiple accidents on the evening of December 30th. Peak wind gusts during the PM hours of December 30th ranged from 35 to 55 mph.

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The official snowfall for Chicago was 1.5" observed at Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

The official snowfall for Rockford was 1.7" observed at Chicago Rockford International Airport.

Other snowfall amounts include 0.4" at the NWS Chicago in Romeoville and 1.1" observed 3 miles southwest of Chicago Midway International Airport.

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