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A Couple of Fast Moving Storms Affecting Areas Along and East of the Rockies

A couple of storm systems will impact travel conditions through the first half of this weekend. Heavy snow from the mountains of the West will move into the upper Midwest and upper Great Lakes through tonight. Record warmth and Gulf moisture along and east of the Mississippi River will fuel severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, fog for the Tennessee Valley and deep South on Friday into Saturday. Read More >

 
 
Fast Facts of this Winter Event
  • The official snowfall for Chicago was 2.4" observed at O'Hare International Airport.
  • The official snowfall in Rockford was 2.3" observed at Chicago Rockford International Airport.
  • Other snowfall amounts include 2.3" at the NWS Chicago in Romeoville and 2.8" observed 3 miles southwest of Chicago Midway International Airport. 


 

Snowfall Summary
 
Observed Snowfall Map