Cold Temperatures for the Eastern U.S.; Lake Effect Snow in the Great Lakes; Heavy Rain in the Pacific Northwest

Cold temperatures will continue across much of the eastern U.S. into today. Heavy lake effect snow continues into today east of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Two Pacific cold fronts will cross the Pacific Northwest early this week followed by another atmospheric river. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected through midweek, with the potential for renewed urban and river flooding. Read More >

Winter 2021-2022 Events

Meteorological Winter (Dec-Feb) Recap

April 17-18, 2022: Late season 1" to 2.5" of snow

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 24-25, 2022: Wintry system brings up to 5 inches of snow for parts of northern Illinois

February 22, 2022: Overnight thunderstorms bring accumulating small hail followed by freezing rain and drizzle in northern Illinois

February 18, 2022: Snow squall impacts far northern and north-central 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

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Cold Temperatures for the Eastern U.S.; Lake Effect Snow in the Great Lakes; Heavy Rain in the Pacific Northwest

2021-2022 Winter Events