Chicagoans Face Potential Slippery Commute Ahead as Snow Flurry Approaches
A small but significant snowfall event is set to impact the Chicago area's evening commute, according to forecasters at the National Weather Service. While the expected precipitation is only described as a "light coating" of less than half an inch, meteorologist Gino Izzi warns that drivers should exercise caution.
The snow, which may also include freezing drizzle, is anticipated to begin in the early afternoon and persist through the evening hours. Although the roads have been well-maintained since last week's major snowfall, a small amount of additional moisture can quickly turn them into hazardous conditions.
"Issues don't take a whole lot to make it much worse," Izzi cautioned, underscoring the importance of drivers taking precautions. With daytime temperatures hovering around 28 degrees earlier in the day, a significant drop to low of 7 degrees is expected by Thursday night.
The region's recent snowfall patterns have been quite active, with Saturday's November snowfall setting a new record for the city. Almost nine inches of accumulation blanketed parts of Chicago on that day, serving as a reminder of the potential for winter weather disruptions.
A small but significant snowfall event is set to impact the Chicago area's evening commute, according to forecasters at the National Weather Service. While the expected precipitation is only described as a "light coating" of less than half an inch, meteorologist Gino Izzi warns that drivers should exercise caution.
The snow, which may also include freezing drizzle, is anticipated to begin in the early afternoon and persist through the evening hours. Although the roads have been well-maintained since last week's major snowfall, a small amount of additional moisture can quickly turn them into hazardous conditions.
"Issues don't take a whole lot to make it much worse," Izzi cautioned, underscoring the importance of drivers taking precautions. With daytime temperatures hovering around 28 degrees earlier in the day, a significant drop to low of 7 degrees is expected by Thursday night.
The region's recent snowfall patterns have been quite active, with Saturday's November snowfall setting a new record for the city. Almost nine inches of accumulation blanketed parts of Chicago on that day, serving as a reminder of the potential for winter weather disruptions.
! Like, can't we just get some decent road maintenance around here? A light coating is just an excuse for everyone to become terrible drivers 
. I swear, Chicagoans are so used to it already... "oh no, it's going to be a little snowy, I'll just slow down... NOT GONNA HAPPEN 
! Can we just have some decent weather forecasts that aren't just "light coating" this and "hazardous conditions" that? Give us actual numbers and times 
. And btw, can someone pls tell me how much snow is gonna fall on my street? I need to stock up on shovels 
️ again! A light coating, they say... but trust me, that'll turn into a slippery mess in no time 
. And with temps dropping to 7 degrees by Thursday night? Forget about it 
. The city needs to get its winter prep game on point already 
. I mean, we just had almost 9 inches of snow last weekend... who's keeping track of the snowfall patterns around here? 
It's time to dust off those snow boots and warm-up drinks 
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and people trying to rush home from work in the dark... 7 degrees at night?! that's crazy cold 
still, can't help but think those guys who have to drive for a living are gonna be so stressed out 
. I bet it's all a coincidence, but what if the snow is actually causing some kind of logistical meltdown? Or maybe the city's planning to use this as an excuse to start that new toll system they've been talking about 
. Anyway, just saying, be prepared for a wild ride tonight! 
! Like, I get it, a light coating is still gonna be super slippery, especially if you're not used to it #SnowDayProbs. I'm gonna make sure to leave extra early and drive slow as heck 
. Let's all just take it easy tonight and enjoy the cozy vibes instead 
#SnowyNightInChicago
? and why do ppl even bother with the "light coating" thing? cant we just say its gonna be snowy or not snowy ? 
. also, can we pls respect our fellow drivers? no need 2 be aggressive wen its snowy out 
. let's just take it easy & enjoy da winter vibes 
u guys think chicagoans r ready 4 dis? another snow event comin in & it's like every other day rn... 
road maintenance better step up their game or we're lookin at some pretty sketchy commutes 
. And what's with all these snowfall records? Is it just a coincidence that every other month is breaking some sort of record? I'd love to see the actual data, not just some generic forecast from the National Weather Service... can we get a source on this one?