Chicago Area's Lack of Snow Could Set a Record Monday
The Chicago Tribune reports that if there is no more than 0.1 of an inch Monday, a new record will be set for days between snows.
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The Chicago area could set a new winter record Monday.
According to a story from the Chicago Tribune, if the area does not receive more than 0.1 of an inch of snow Monday, we’ll set a record for the number of days between measurable snowfalls—280. A measurable snowfall is more than 0.1 of an inch, the Trib reports.
The National Weather Service is predicting a 30 percent chance of snow showers and a chance for flurries with a high of 35 degrees for Monday.
Temperatures will remain unseasonably warm later in the week with predicted highs in the mid-40s, according to the NWS.
This season’s lack of snow coupled with last winter’s below average snow total is not helping with the drought conditions the area has experienced this year, the Trib reports.
Last winter, the area received only 19.8 inches of snow. The yearly average as measured at O’Hare International Airport is 36.7 inches, the Trib said.
Greg Nelson
8:14 am on Monday, December 10, 2012
We need the snow and rain otherwise our water isn't going to last. We are far to behind in the moisture area in Illinois and we need rain and snow this winter to bring us back into an even level. So for Christmas even rain from Santa would be A-OKAY with me!
Oswegosmarts
10:08 am on Monday, December 10, 2012
I agree Greg,Rain sounds good.
Jacobsen Lawn Service
10:16 am on Monday, December 10, 2012
We definitely need some snow
Heather Bury
10:28 am on Monday, December 10, 2012
let it snow, Let It Snow, LET IT SNOW!
bill brandes
11:09 am on Wednesday, December 12, 2012
how about no snow and rain rain rain? I dont want to have to start my snowblower this year. BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.
The bigfella
8:28 am on Sunday, December 16, 2012
Snow? Oh yeah that fluffy white stuff