1st Measurable Snowfall

Chicago was well on its way to breaking a record for the latest date with its 1st measurable snowfall.  That changed, however, as an Alberta clipper system moved through the area.   Anywhere from a trace to 1.0" was recorded across the Chicago metro area and into northern Indiana.

     

 Courtesy of the NWS

 

With O'Hare recording 0.4" of snow this past event, Chicago ties for the 5th latest date to record measurable snowfall.   The record still stands at Dec.16th, 1965.  If this past system would have stayed to the south, it's likely that we would have broken this record since the next 7 days appear to show no snow coming up.   A strong system could develop and move across the Great Lake region by next Wednesday the 14th, however, this appears to be a rain producer at this time.   

Stay tuned!

Eric Szos
Chief Meteorologist