Snow in Chicago, From 4 To 8 Inches Expected To Fall Thursday

Snow in Chicago, From 4 To 8 Inches Expected To Fall Thursday:Mild winters Chicago is expected to come to an abrupt end Thursday when the first major snowstorm of the season brings from 4 to 8 inches of fluffy white stuff in the area.In the winter advisory for the area begins at 9 am, then snow is expected to begin. According to the Chicago Tribune, the National Weather Service said 2 to 4 inches could fall before the evening rush hour, with another 2 to 4 inches of snow possible overnight. Northwest Indiana will likely see even more savings.

Winds of 15 to 25 miles / h, gusts up to 35 miles / hour, is expected to cause blowing, drifting and reduced visibility on roads in the evening commute, CBS Chicago reports, so that the area, motorists were warned to prepare for the "absolutely treacherous" conditions when it comes to any kind of traveling at night, according to the Tribune.The temperature is also expected a significant drop in the storm, which, like Chicago Weather Center meteorologist Richard Koeneman put it, "remind us that it's still January in Chicago." Temperatures are likely to plunge into the 20s by Thursday evening, while the wind chill on Friday morning may tend to zero.

In preparation for the storm, Illinois Department of Transportation uploaded their plows and city crews are ready, ABC Chicago reports.In winter weather advisory remains in effect in the Chicago area until 9 am Friday.Light snow is possible Saturday afternoon and evening, NBC Chicago reports.To date, the winter season in Chicago has been described as "anomalously warm". Until Thursday, the city saw only 1.9 inches of snow, and the fourth smallest amount of snowfall zapisany.V month of December was the 15th warmest on record in Chicago.In October, meteorologists are predicting that the city will be the worst winter in the country this season, but has since reduced these predictions.