CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) - The week’s first winter storm has vacated the area, prompting the all important question: How much snow did we see?
The answer no doubt varied depending on your location. Due to temperatures in the city and near suburbs hovering at or above freezing, much of yesterday’s precipitation was either a rain/snow mix or just plain rain. For many, the snow that did accumulate was washed away by the rain.
Further north and west however that was not the case. Several suburbs were hit with several inches of wet, heavy snow that did indeed stick.
The National Weather Service says west suburban Wayne saw the most in the Chicagoland area with 6.3 inches, followed by DeKalb at 6 inches and Campton Hills with 5.5 inches.
Chicago’s official measuring station, O’Hare Airport, recorded 3.2 inches, while 3.8 inches fell at Midway Airport.
Here are other snow totals:
Yorkville: 5.5
South Elgin:5.4
Elburn: 5
Hampshire: 5
Carol Stream: 4.5
Naperville: 4.5
Downers Grove: 4.3
Rockford Airport: 3.9
Roselle: 3.7
Darien: 3.5
Aurora: 3.5
Winfield: 3.5
Prairie Grove: 3.5
Joliet: 3.2
Romeoville: 3.1
Crystal Lake: 3
Schaumburg: 3
Frankfort: 2.8
Medinah: 2.7
Plainfield: 2.5
More snow is on the way. The NWS says a short, light burst is expected tonight, ending overnight and ultimately leaving a dusting to an inch.
A more significant storm however is brewing and should arrive by Friday, AccuWeather says. This story system could pack a serious punch, producing hefty snow totals and carrying strong winds, which could result in blowing and drifting snow.
At this point, there is uncertainty with this storm. The NWS says the severity of the storm is dependent on its track and temperatures. The track will dictate location of the rain/snow line. While, warmer air off the lake could limit the snow-to-liquid ratios and accumulations.
The holiday weekend weather will only become more challenging, as the Friday night storm will be followed by a deep freeze.
The NWS says a blast of arctic air will come by Sunday. High temperatures will reach single digits, and wind chills could be as low as 20 below zero.
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