Though somewhat difficult to delineate due to contamination from overlying cloudiness, the extent of Thursday night’s snowfall can be discerned
GFS MODEL FORECAST SNOWFALL ENDING 7 AM CDT SUNDAY
Generally 2-3” of snow forecast across metro area
EUROPEAN MODEL FORECAST SNOWFALL ENDING 7 AM CDT SUNDAY
Similar 1-3” totals projected for Chicago area
SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT SYSTEM
Major wintry impacts to stay well to our north
FORECAST UPPER-LEVEL PATTERN AND SURFACE WINDS
Valid 1 PM Monday
Forecasts are in close agreement in developing a lobe of cold air over the Great Lakes region by Monday. The resulting “dip” in jet stream flow will create a new surge of polar air.
FORECAST MEAN TEMP DEPARTURE FROM NORMAL
Valid March 11-15
Temps are forecast to average about 8 degrees below normal during the March 11-15 period. Normal highs during this time run about 46 degrees, and lows around 30 degrees.
