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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Southern and Eastern US; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Showers and thunderstorms are expected across the southern and eastern US this week, with heavy rain and localized flooding, particularly near the Gulf Coast. Monsoonal moisture will bring rain and potential flooding to parts of the Southwest. Heat and fire weather threats will continue to impact the West. Read More >

 Winter 2021-2022 Events

Meteorological Winter (Dec-Feb) Recap

  • April 2, 2022: Late season 1" to 4+" of snow in far northern Illinois 
  • March 10-11, 2022: Band of 3+" of snow over parts of east central Illinois and northwest Indiana
  • February 22, 2022: Overnight thunderstorms bring accumulating small hail followed by freezing rain and drizzle in northern Illinois
  • February 16-17, 2022: Winter storm provides burst of heavy snowfall following heavy rain the night before
  • February 1-3, 2022: Winter storm brings 10+" to much of the area along and south of I-80 and an impressive gradient across the Chicago metro
  • January 28, 2022: Lake effect snow event brings localized totals over 6" in northeast IL
  • January 22-24, 2022: Two clippers each produce upwards of 3-5 inches of snow in quick succession
  • January 8, 2022: Widespread freezing drizzle brings glaze to much of the area
  • January 1, 2022: Snow event of 2 to 6 inches across much of the area; insight into challenging forecast
  • December 28, 2021: First accumulating snow of the season is the latest first for Chicago