Winter storm to bring several inches of snow to the region Friday through Saturday, blowing and drifting some of that snow on Saturday. There will be significant impacts to travel over the period. Plan now for winter driving conditions and consider altering travel plans to avoid peak snow and wind hazards. After the storm moves through, another shot of cold air will hit the area. Wind chills Sunday morning could range from 25 to 45 below zero.
• Snow, windy conditions and blowing and drifting snow expected today into this evening. Travel could be hazardous both along and west of US-52, and along and north of I-94, especially during the late afternoon/evening
• Bitter cold wind chills this morning and another round tonight into Saturday morning
If venturing outside for the rest of the week, be sure any exposed skin is covered, as bitter to dangerously cold air impacts the region. Additionally, travel could be impacted Thursday into Thursday night, due to light snow accumulations, windy conditions and blowing and drifting snow.
CHICAGO – Dangerously low temperatures and accumulating snow are in the forecast for much of the Midwest and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wants individuals and families to be safe when faced with the hazards of cold temperatures and winter weather.
“Subfreezing temperatures and wind chills can be dangerous and even life-threatening for people who don’t take the proper precautions,” said Andrew Velasquez III, FEMA Regional Administrator. “It is important for everyone to monitor their local weather reports and take steps now to stay safe, whether traveling or at home, during times of extreme cold temperatures.”
During cold weather, you should take the following precautions:
You can find more information and tips on being ready for winter weather and extreme cold temperatures at http://www.ready.gov/winter-weather.
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A brisk northwest wind tonight will usher in dangerously cold air, setting up a frigid day Wednesday when air temperatures look to stay below zero. If venturing outside, be sure any exposed skin is covered. A brief warm-up is planned on Thursday before more arctic air plunges into the region for Thursday night into Saturday morning.