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Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in the Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes are expected through Tuesday across parts of the central Plains and lower to mid Missouri Valley. Heavy to excessive rainfall could produce flooding across portions of the Ohio Valley into the Central Appalachians through Tuesday. Read More >

A band of intense lake effect snow developed around midnight on Friday January 28, 2022 and persisted into the evening dropping several inches of snow across the Chicago metro. Snowfall rates on the order of 1 to 2 inches per hour created dangerous travel conditions during the Friday commutes due to rapid changes in visibility and snow covered roads. This page showcases the snowfall totals experienced across the metro from this event.    
Summary Infographic, snowfall map, or photo
Map and Listing of Snowfall Totals

 

 

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