Chicago weather: 1st measurable snow of season to begin during Tuesday morning rush hour

CHICAGO (WLS) — The primary measurable snow of the season is on the best way for the Chicago space – and the timing will make for a slippery morning commute Tuesday.

The Nationwide Climate Service has issued a Winter Climate Advisory for Chicago and the suburbs from 4 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday.

Snow will develop Tuesday morning within the far south suburbs through the rush hour earlier than spreading north, ABC7 meteorologist Larry Mowry stated.

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“By the point the commute is in full swing, so is the snow,” ABC7 meteorologist Tracy Butler stated. “We’re not main accumulations out of this, however the timing is simply horrible.”

Durations of precipitation will proceed via Tuesday afternoon and the night rush hour, Mowry stated. Durations of primarily mild snow will proceed into Wednesday, with a mixture of rain and snow doable close to Lake Michigan.

By Wednesday, elements of the Chicago space may see as much as 4 inches of slushy snow, with the best quantities within the northern suburbs the place there might be some lake enhancement, Mowry stated. Areas alongside the lake might not see a lot accumulation as a result of heat lake temperatures.

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Cole Stallard, Commissioner of Chicago’s Streets and Sanitation Division, stated town has greater than 200 automobiles able to hit the roads and a stockpile of greater than 400 tons of salt.

With the primary snowfall of the season coming through the morning commute, Stallard stated its vital to be ready and depart your self additional time.

“Be protected, and ensure to have your brushes in your automotive,” Stallard stated. “And ensure to have these talks with first-time drivers heading off to high school.”

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