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Erin Strengthens to a Hurricane; Heavy Rainfall Possible in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, the Upper Midwest, South Texas

Hurricane Erin may bring isolated flash and urban flooding, landslides or mudslides, and possible tropical storm conditions to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands this weekend. Scattered thunderstorms and heavy rainfall may bring areas of flooding this weekend over the Upper Midwest. A tropical disturbance will bring locally heavy rain and mainly urban flash flooding to far southern Texas. 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