Chicago and Detroit Prepare for First Snowfall of the Season This Weekend
CHICAGO, Ill. — Residents in Chicago and Detroit are bracing for the first snowflakes of the season as a cold front sweeps through the Great Lakes region this weekend, bringing light accumulation and the first true taste of winter.
According to Meteorologist Chris Nunley, snow will begin falling late Saturday night through Sunday, lasting just over 24 hours for both cities. While snowfall totals are expected to remain light, forecasters say some accumulation is possible, especially on grassy surfaces and untreated roads.
Light Snow Expected Overnight Saturday
The latest weather models show snow developing after sunset Saturday as temperatures dip near freezing. The system will bring intermittent bursts of snow and rain across northern Illinois, southern Wisconsin, and southeast Michigan.
Areas near Chicago, including Waukegan, Rockford, and Bloomington, could see their first coating of snow by early Sunday morning. In Michigan, snow is forecast for Detroit, Flint, and Lansing, with the heaviest flurries occurring before midday Sunday.
“This marks the first round of measurable snow for both cities this season,” Nunley said. “It’ll be brief but enough to make roads slick in the early morning hours.”
Cold Air Brings a Winter Feel to the Weekend
Following the snow, colder air will settle across the region. Daytime highs on Sunday are expected to reach only the mid-30s to low 40s, with wind chills making it feel even colder. Overnight lows could drop into the upper 20s in both Chicago and Detroit.
Drivers are urged to use caution on bridges and overpasses, which may become slippery during the early hours of the snowfall. Road crews are already on standby in both cities for potential salting operations.
Outlook for the Week Ahead
Meteorologists say the cold pattern will linger into early next week, with temperatures staying well below normal for mid-November. However, no major winter storms are currently on the horizon after Sunday’s brief snow event.
The system will mark the transition into a colder weather phase as residents begin to prepare for what could be a snowier-than-average winter across the Great Lakes region.
Stay with SaludaStandard-Sentinel.com for continuous weather updates and forecasts throughout the weekend.
