Storm Impacting the Northwest U.S.; Fire Weather Conditions in Southern California; Severe Weather in the South

A Pacific storm is bringing areas of low elevation rain, moderate to heavy mountain snow, and high winds to the Northwest. Strong Santa Ana winds and very dry conditions are producing elevated to critical fire weather conditions in southern California. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible through early Wednesday morning across parts of northeast Texas into western Tennessee. Read More >

A powerful low pressure system over the northern Great Lakes brought periods of light snow and snow showers, resulting in light accumulations from a coating to as high as 2.3". Falling temperatures during the snow caused icy roads in some areas, with multiple accidents on the evening of December 30th. Peak wind gusts during the PM hours of December 30th ranged from 35 to 55 mph.

Fast Facts

The official snowfall for Chicago was 1.5" observed at Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

The official snowfall for Rockford was 1.7" observed at Chicago Rockford International Airport.

Other snowfall amounts include 0.4" at the NWS Chicago in Romeoville and 1.1" observed 3 miles southwest of Chicago Midway International Airport.