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Trip Sisters – Show Notes – 12/15/18 – Winter Travel
Episode 27 – Winter Travel
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Colleen & Catie’s Picks for Big Cities
Colleen – The Abbey – Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
www.theabbeyresort.com
Accommodations: The Abbey Resort & Avani Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin – Stunning resort complete with 334 recently updated suites and guest rooms, plus 14 luxury villas.
Restaurants:
240 West at The Abbey – Higher end, delicious food!
Waterfront Restaurant at The Abbey – Burgers, more casual
Activity:
Ice skating at the Abbey’s outdoor rink, treating yourself to the Avani Spa at the Abbey, indoor and outdoor pools, and even enjoy a Santa Cruise on the lake.
Packages/Events at The Abbey Resort:
1) Quarterly Long Table Dinner Series – The Abbey’s quarterly Long Table Dinners featuring a special four-course, farm-to-fork menu prepared by Executive Chef Joshua North. Dates are set quarterly – check the website for dates and additional menu specifics.
2) Stay and Ski Package – Stay at the Abbey Resort and ski at one of the Midwest’s premier winter destinations, Wilmot Mountain which is now owned and operated by world-class Vail Resorts!
3) Immersion Family Package – Enjoy overnight accommodations, $50 credit to be used in any resort dining outlet including Immersion Café, and four 15-minute sessions in the area’s first virtual reality gaming center, Immersion.
4) Parent’s Escape Package – This escape includes overnight accommodations, $130 spa credit per stay as well as all day spa access, and at the end of the night, unwind in your room with champagne and locally-handcrafted chocolate. Package is worth a savings of more than $80.
5) Sweet Retreat Package – This escape includes overnight accommodations, in-room amenity of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries, $100 dining allowance to the resort’s keynote restaurant 240 West, post-dinner pairing of spirits and locally-made handcrafted truffles from Ethereal Confections, and a complimentary turndown service with an Ethereal Confections chocolate bar.
Catie – Scottsdale, Arizona
Accommodations: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess – Located in Sonoran Desert, home to five top-ranked Arizona restaurants and bars, an innovative spa and fitness programs at Well & Being Spa, six sparkling pools, and even a championship golf course.
Restaurant: Old Scottsdale
Activity: Hiking, horseback riding, shopping in downtown Scottsdale
“What’s” with the “Trip Sisters”
What’s in Your Suitcase?
The Heat Holders – Hat, socks, footies – We used these when filming an episode of “Family Travel” in Quebec. They’re known as the world’s warmest socks and are over 7x warmer than regular cotton socks and 3x warmer than ordinary thermal socks! The socks start around $9.99 and hats and gloves around $19.99 and you can buy them at www.heatholders.com
What’s on your phone?
WeatherBug: Forecast, Radar & Alerts – The WeatherBug app is one of the most accurate, real-time current and future weather apps that helps you track any oncoming winter storms. Free for your Android or iOS and there’s also an Elite, ad-free version available for $9.99.
What’s the tip?
Add fresh squeezed citrus juices to help provide immune cells with an energy boost and promote faster recovery from illnesses like colds and the flu
Add Flax seed powder to your oatmeal or yogurt. Then add cashews and almonds to add healthy zinc & omega fatty acids for clean energy. Plus, the probiotics in yogurt can reduce your risk of catching a bug by 27%
Get at least 6 – 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep
Your vitamin D levels may run on E in winter. Vitamin D can spur your body to fight off colds. In fact, taking 10,000 IU of vitamin D3 a week may cut your risk of upper respiratory infection in half.
Don’t touch your face. People who occasionally touch their eyes and nose are 41 percent more likely to develop frequent upper respiratory infections than hands-off folks, a 2013 study in the Journal of Occupational Health found.
Get a Flu Shot – And workout right before hand. When you exercise prior to receiving a flu shot, the post-exercise inflammation boosts your body’s immune response to the virus in the vaccine
To Stay Healthy While Flying:
Drink plenty of water before and during your flight
Opt for hot beverages, like tea, to drink on your flight
Eat beforehand (if possible) to avoid food contamination on flights
If you must eat on your flight, opt for warm foods vs. cold salads
Bring disinfectant wipes to wipe down your seat and area first
WEATHER – Sunshine and clouds mixed. A few flurries are possible. Breezy and cold. High 32F.
Forecast Summary
Meteorologist Ray Stagich
Wednesday, March 15th, 2017
WLS-AM
INDIANA COUNTIES REMAIN UNDER THE LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNINGS AND ADVISORIES…TEMPS STAY VERY COLD INTO THURSDAY
Today | Sunshine and clouds mixed. A few flurries are possible. Breezy and cold… High 32F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph.
Tonight | Partly cloudy skies. Low 13F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow | Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 39F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow night | Overcast with rain showers at times. Low 33F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Friday | Showers. Highs in the mid-40s and lows in the mid-30s.
Saturday | Considerable cloudiness. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the mid-20s.
Sunday | Sunshine. Highs in the mid-40s and lows in the low 30s.
Monday | Afternoon showers. Highs in the mid-50s and lows in the mid-30s.
Tuesday | More sun than clouds. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the mid-20s.
10 inches of snow possible as lake-effect system moves in
(CHICAGO) Mother Nature is making a mid-March push to turn an unseasonably warm, dry winter in Chicago into something a little more seasonable.
Up to 10 inches of snow could pile up by midday Tuesday as a lake-effect snow system that started Monday night moves through the Chicago area, according to the National Weather Service. The lake-effect warning is in effect until 4 p.m. Tuesday in Cook, DuPage and Lake counties.
Chicago’s 287 snow plows hit the streets Monday night, clearing main arteries before heading to residential blocks, according to the city’s Dept. of Streets and Sanitation. Residents can monitor the snow plow fleet in real time on the city’s website.
The lake-effect band had accumulated 1.8 inches of snow at O’Hare International Airport by 1 a.m. Tuesday, bringing this winter’s snowfall total to about 22.7 inches, forecasters said.
That number is well below the seasonal average of 32.2 inches, which could be within striking distance if the lake-effect system packs its full punch.
The lake-effect band that started between 7 and 8 p.m. Monday in the northern suburbs had dropped 8.5 inches in Waukegan by early Tuesday, NWS meteorologist Casey Sullivan said. That band moved into northern Cook County by 4:45 a.m., and another band was expected to form somewhere in the area later in the morning.
Between 5 and 10 inches are expected, with especially “intense” snowfall overnight — up to 2 inches per hour in the most directly hit areas — making for a nightmarish morning commute, forecasters said. But because lake-effect bands are only about 10 to 15 miles wide, snow totals can greatly vary over short distances.
Slick road conditions Monday night were thought to be the culprit of two separate chain-reaction crashes, involving a total of 35 vehicles, in the inbound express lanes of Interstate 90/94 between North Avenue and Division Street. Seven people were taken to the hospital with injuries that were not thought to be life-threatening, while 23 people refused medical attention.
As of 4:50 a.m. Tuesday, 340 flights had been canceled at O’Hare, and 65 were grounded at Midway International Airport, according to the city’s Department of Aviation. Delays at both airports were averaging less than 15 minutes.
In the months of January and February, not an inch of snow accumulation was recorded in Chicago — a first in recorded history. Before Monday, the last snowfall greater than an inch during this unseasonably warm winter occurred on Dec. 17 when 1.7 inches accumulated in Chicago.
While Chicago braced for its first snowfall in months, larger snowstorms were expected on the East Coast. A blizzard watch was issued for the Boston area, with 12 to 18 inches of snow expected to fall over eastern Massachusetts as well as central and southern Rhode Island, according to the weather service.
Up to 6 inches of snow could fall Monday over Chicago
UPDATES WITH DETAILS, SNOW PLOWS DEPLOYED
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory starting Monday morning, with up to 6 inches of snow expected across the Chicago area.
Snow could begin falling just after midnight Sunday and continue through Monday evening, the weather service forecasted. Between 3 and 6 inches of snow were expected in Lake, DuPage and Cook counties. Visibility will be reduced during periods of heavy snowfall and could make for difficult driving conditions.
“The intensity of the snow will vary from time to time until tomorrow morning,” said Gino Izzi, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. “It seems pretty likely we’ll be experiencing snow during rush hour, so I would plan on a longer than usual commute.”
Izzi said this will be the first time Chicago has recorded at least one inch of snow since Dec. 17, 2016, marking the city’s longest streak without snow ever recorded during the winter.
Lake effect snow could then develop Monday evening and continue overnight into Tuesday, adding to snowfall accumulations, the weather service said. Lake effect snow could continue periodically throughout Tuesday.
Temperatures were expected to reach a high of about 30 degrees on Monday, the weather service said. The chance of snow was about 100 percent on Monday, with wind gusts as high as 20 mph. A high near 27 degrees was expected Tuesday, with an 80 percent chance of snow.
The winter weather advisory will be in effect from 1 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, followed by a lake effect snow watch into Tuesday afternoon.
The city’s Department of Streets and Sanitation announced it will deploy 287 snow plows overnight to tackle the snowy weather. the plows will focus on salting and plowing arterial routes to ensure the roads are safe before moving to neighborhood streets if necessary.
As of 11:35 p.m. Sunday, 46 flights were canceled at O’Hare International Airport and 12 were canceled at Midway International Airport, according to the Chicago Department of Aviation.
While Chicago braced for its first snowfall in months, larger snowstorms were expected on the East Coast. A blizzard watch was issued for the Boston area, with 12 to 18 inches of snow expected to fall over eastern Massachusetts as well as central and southern Rhode Island, according to the weather service.
WEATHER – Snow this morning will transition to snow showers this afternoon. High 32F.
Forecast Summary
Meteorologist Ken Boone
WLS-AM
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 1 PM TODAY.
A LAKE EFFECT SNOW WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
ADDITIONAL ACCUMULATION IS LIKELY DUE TO LAKE ENHANCEMENT THROUGH TUESDAY. BE CAREFUL ON THE COMMUTE TO WORK AND SCHOOL TO BEGIN THE WEEK.
Today | Snow this morning will transition to snow showers this afternoon. High 32F. Winds E at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 80%. Snow accumulating 1 to 3 inches.
Tonight | Snow showers early, with a steadier snow developing late. Low 23F. Winds NNE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 90%. 1 to 3 inches of snow expected.
Tomorrow | Snow during the morning will taper off as a few snow showers during the afternoon. High around 25F. Winds N at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 70%. 1 to 3 inches of snow expected. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.
Tomorrow night | Clear to partly cloudy. A few flurries are possible. Low 14F. Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday | Sunshine. Highs in the low 30s and lows in the mid teens.
Thursday | Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s and lows in the upper 20s.
Friday | Rain and freezing rain. Highs in the mid-40s and lows in the low 30s.
WEATHER – Clouds with breaks at times. A shower of rain or wet snow possible. High around 40F.
Forecast Summary
Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS -AM
Thursday, March 9th, 2017
Strong wind threat gradually evading overnight. Much colder air quickly approaching our area. A little rain/wet snow looks possible Thursday with the colder air taking ove.BELOW NORMAL TEMPS LIKELY FOR THE NEXT 7 days or more.
Today | Clouds with some breaks at times…COLDER A shower of rain or wet snow possible. High around 40F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight | Cloudy early, becoming mostly clear after midnight. Low 23F. Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph.
Tomorrow | Sunny skies. COLD…Breezy….High 28F. Winds NNW at 15 to 25 mph.
Tomorrow night | Clear during the evening followed by cloudy skies overnight. Low 17F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday | Morning clouds followed by afternoon sun. Highs in the upper 20s and lows in the upper teens.
Sunday | More sun than clouds. Highs in the mid-30s and lows in the mid-20s.
Monday | Snow showers. Highs in the low 30s and lows in the low 20s.
Tuesday | Snow showers in the morning. Highs in the low 30s and lows in the low 20s.
Wednesday | Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 30s and lows in the mid-20s.
WEATHER – Cloudy. A few flurries or snow showers possible. High 29F.
Forecast Summary
Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM
Wednesday, February 8th, 2017
FEELING LIKE WINTER AGAIN IN CHICAGO …… WARMING UP AGAIN BY THE WEEKEND….Some light snow this morning….could produce up to a quick inch mainly south….
Tuesday at O’Hare:
High: 50
Low: 41
THE CHICAGO-OHARE CLIMATE NORMALS FOR TODAY
NORMAL RECORD YEAR
MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE (F) 33 62 1925
1900
MINIMUM TEMPERATURE (F) 18 -17 1899
SUNRISE AND SUNSET
FEBRUARY 8 2017……SUNRISE 656 AM CST SUNSET 516 PM CST
FEBRUARY 9 2017……SUNRISE 655 AM CST SUNSET 517 PM CST
Today | Cloudy. A few flurries or snow showers possible. High 29F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight | Some clouds. Low 11F. Winds NW at 15 to 25 mph.
Tomorrow | Mainly sunny. High 24F. Winds WNW at 15 to 25 mph.
Tomorrow night | Partly cloudy skies early will become overcast later during the night. Low 18F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Friday | Windy with times of sun and clouds. Highs in the upper 40s and lows in the mid-30s.
Saturday | More clouds than sun. Highs in the mid-50s and lows in the upper 30s.
Sunday | Morning showers. Highs in the upper 40s and lows in the low 30s.
Monday | Mainly sunny. Highs in the mid-40s and lows in the upper 20s.
Tuesday | Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the upper 20s.
WEATHER – Sunshine and a few clouds. High 24F.
Forecast Summary
Meteorologist Geoff Maurer
WLS-AM
Morning Forecast
Thursday, February 2, 2017
After highs in the 20’s today and on Friday, temperatures will rebound through the weekend.
Wednesday at O’Hare:
High: 38
Low: 21
AVG: 32 / 17
Today | Sunshine and a few clouds. High 24F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.
Tonight | Increasing clouds. Low around 15F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow | Partly cloudy skies. High 27F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow night | Clear. Low around 15F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday | Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid-30s and lows in the upper 20s.
Sunday | A few clouds. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the low 20s.
Monday | Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 30s and lows in the low 30s.
WEATHER – Mainly cloudy with snow showers around this morning. High near 35F.
Forecast Summary
Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM
Thursday, January 26, 2017
BETTER CHANCES FOR ACCUMULATING SNOW CLOSER TO THE STATE LINE…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORIES INTO WISCONSIN WILL BE ALLOWED TO EXPIRE
INDIANA COUNTIES MAY SEE A LITTLE LAKE EFFECT SNOW
Today | Mainly cloudy with snow showers around this morning. High near 35F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 50%.
Tonight | Cloudy skies. A few flurries are possible. Low 24F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph.
Tomorrow | Cloudy. High 29F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph.
Tomorrow night | Mostly cloudy skies. Low 22F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph.
Saturday | Mostly cloudy. Highs in the low 30s and lows in the low 20s.
Sunday | A few afternoon snow showers. Highs in the upper 20s and lows in the upper teens.
Monday | Mostly cloudy. Highs in the low 30s and lows in the upper 20s.
Tuesday | Cloudy. Highs in the mid-30s and lows in the low 20s.
Wednesday | Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the upper 20s and lows in the upper teens.
WEATHER – Considerable cloudiness with occasional rain showers. Snow/sleet may mix in. High 42F.
Forecast Summary
Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM
Wednesday, January 25th, 2017
OUR NEXT WEATHER SYSTEM ARRIVES FROM THE ROCKIES WITH SOME RAIN RAIN/SNOW MIX TODAY…some light snow tonight…then A COLDER WEEKEND FORECAST……
SUNRISE AND SUNSET
JANUARY 25 2017 – SUNRISE 710 AM CST SUNSET 458 PM CST
JANUARY 26 2017 – SUNRISE 710 AM CST SUNSET 459 PM CST
Today | Considerable cloudiness with occasional rain showers. Snow/sleet may mix in. High 42F. SE winds shifting to WSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Tonight | Light snow this evening will transition to snow showers late. Low 32F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 70%.
**Snowfall around one inch.
Tomorrow | Cloudy. A few flurries are possible. Temps nearly steady in the low to mid 30s. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.
Tomorrow night | Overcast. A few flurries are possible. Low 24F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph.
Friday | Cloudy. Highs in the upper 20s and lows in the low 20s.
Saturday | Cloudy. Highs in the upper 20s and lows in the low 20s.
Sunday | Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 20s and lows in the upper teens.
Monday | Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 30s and lows in the upper 20s.
Tuesday | Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid-30s and lows in the mid-20s.
WEATHER – Foggy this morning, then partly cloudy this afternoon. High 41F.
Forecast Summary
Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Mild weather for January the next several days. rainy at times, certainly not wintry.
SUNRISE AND SUNSET
JANUARY 18 2017 – SUNRISE 715 AM CST SUNSET 449 PM CST
JANUARY 19 2017 – SUNRISE 715 AM CST SUNSET 451 PM CST
Today | Foggy this morning, then partly cloudy this afternoon. High 41F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight | Mainly clear skies. Low near 30F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow | Partly cloudy in the morning. Increasing clouds with periods of showers later in the day. High 44F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tomorrow night | Rain. Low 38F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near a half an inch.
Friday | Showers ending by midday. Highs in the mid-40s and lows in the low 40s.
Saturday | Clouds giving way to sun. Highs in the upper 50s and lows in the low 40s.
Sunday | Cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s and lows in the upper 30s.
Monday | Occasional showers possible. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the low 30s.
Tuesday | Clouds giving way to sun. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the mid-30s.
WEATHER – Cold and still blustery this morning. Gusty winds in the morning. High 27F
Forecast Summary
Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM Forecast
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
RAY’S NOTE: STAYING COLD THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT BEFORE TEMPERATURES MODERATE TODAY…Fairly mild….through the holiday weekends…..might have a deal with some mixed precipitation.
TODAY – Cold and still blustery this morning….Gusty winds in the morning.WIND CHILLS AS LOW AS ZERO TO 10 BELOW ZERO. Mostly sunny skies. High 27F. Winds SW at 20 to 30 mph.
Tomorrow night – Partly cloudy skies in the evening, then becoming cloudy overnight. Low 19F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday – Mainly cloudy. High 34F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday – Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 30s and lows in the low 20s.
Friday – Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 30s and lows in the low 30s.
Saturday – Morning showers. Highs in the mid-30s and lows in the low 30s.
Sunday – Periods of light rain. Highs in the mid-40s and lows in the mid-30s.
Monday Windy with morning showers. Highs in the mid-30s and lows in the upper teens.
Monday at O’Hare:
High: 14
Low: -13 ! (1 degree away from tying the record low of -14 set in 1983)
Bitter cold temps to continue through Monday in Chicago
(CHICAGO) As Chicago creeps toward minus 13 degrees early Monday, some people will be rooting for a record: Come on, mercury! Drop!
“Some people would say if you’re going to get this cold, you might as well set a record doing it,” National Weather Service Meteorologist Gino Izzo said Sunday night.
“Minus 14 is Chicago’s record for December 19. It was set back in 1983. We’ll probably fall just a hair short of that,” Izzo said.
Expect wind chills between minus 15 and minus 30 early Monday.
“Some people are having fun with the cold by throwing hot water into the air and watching it vaporize before hitting the ground,” Izzo said.
Temperatures should rise into the single digits Monday afternoon and continue to rise into more seasonable norms throughout the week, with highs in the 30s and lows in the teens.
WEATHER – Cloudy with snow showers becoming a steady accumulating snow later on. High around 20F.
Forecast Summary
Meteorologist Geoff Maurer
WLS-AM
Morning Forecast
Friday, December 16, 2016
Accumulating snow through Saturday will be followed by a blast of arctic air on Sunday.
**Winter Weather advisory from Noon today Until 6 am Sunday. 3-6″ of snow is possible with 6-9″ possible along the border with WI.**
Today | Cloudy with snow showers becoming a steady accumulating snow later on. High around 20F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 90%. Snow accumulating 1 to 3 inches.
Tonight | Snow this evening will transition to snow showers late. Some mixed winter precipitation possible. Low 19F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 90%. 1 to 3 inches of snow expected.
Tomorrow | Snow showers early will become steadier snow in the afternoon. Some mixed winter precipitation possible. High 26F.
Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 80%. Snow accumulating 1 to 3 inches.
Tomorrow night | Blustery with snow showers. Low 1F. Winds NW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of snow 70%. Snowfall around one inch.
Sunday | Abundant sunshine. Highs -3 to 1F and lows -17 to -13F.
Monday | Mainly sunny. Highs in the low teens and lows in the upper single digits.
Tuesday | Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the upper 20s and lows in the low 20s.
WEATHER – Scattered snow flurries and snow showers possible this morning. Becoming sunny later.
Forecast Summary
Meteorologist ray Stagich
WLS-AM
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Plenty of cold air locked in place this week. Arctic air rolling in by Tuesday Night into Wednesday. Subzero morning lows for WED. Morning for some…. More snow looks possible Friday into Saturday…..
SUNRISE AND SUNSET
DECEMBER 13 2016 – SUNRISE 711 AM CST SUNSET 421 PM CST
DECEMBER 14 2016 – SUNRISE 712 AM CST SUNSET 421 PM CST
Today | Scattered snow flurries and snow showers possible this morning. Becoming sunny later. Dusting??? some slick spots… Breezy and cold….falling to 17F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 30%.
Tonight | Bitterly cold. Mostly clear. Low 3F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow | A few clouds early, otherwise mostly sunny. High 17F. Winds W at 15 to 25 mph.
Tomorrow night | Clear. Low -3F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday | A few clouds. Highs in the mid single digits and lows -2 to 2F.
Friday | Afternoon snow. Highs in the low 20s and lows in the upper teens.
Saturday | Wintry mix changing to all snow. Highs in the upper 20s and lows -4 to 0F.
Sunday | Mostly sunny. Highs -3 to 1F and lows -15 to -11F.
Monday | Sunshine. Highs in the upper single digits and lows -2 to 2F.
WEATHER – Cloudy and windy with a few snow showers scattered about the area this morning. High near 25F.
Forecast Summary
Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Cold air holds on into the weekend. Another storm system moving in from the plains could bring accumulating snow to Chicago beginning Saturday Afternoon lasting into part of Sunday….. A reinforcing bitter blast of cold air will arrive in the wake of the snow for early next week.
SUNRISE AND SUNSET
DECEMBER 8 2016 – SUNRISE 707 AM CST SUNSET 420 PM CST
DECEMBER 9 2016 – SUNRISE 708 AM CST SUNSET 420 PM CST
Today | Cloudy and windy with a few snow showers scattered about the area this morning. High near 25F. Wind chills in the single digits….this morning….Winds W at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of snow 30%.
Tonight | A few clouds. Low 19F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.
Tomorrow | Wind chills in the single digits in the AM…..Partly to mostly cloudy. High 23F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow night | Cloudy skies early will become partly cloudy later at night. Low 16F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday | Afternoon snow. Highs in the mid 20s and lows in the low 20s.
Sunday | Snow showers. Highs in the upper 20s and lows in the mid 20s.
Possible snow: 3-5″
WEATHER – A mix of clouds and sun. WINDY! High 69F.
Forecast Summary
Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM
Thursday, November 17, 2016
First significant winter storm of the season passes well north of us with possible BLIZZARD conditions in the Dakotas and Minnesota.
A Cold front attached to that storm will come through late tomorrow and after mild temperatures into Friday, that cold front will drop temperatures into the weekend. Only in the lower 40s for HIGHS.
SUNRISE AND SUNSET
NOVEMBER 17 2016 – SUNRISE 644 AM CST SUNSET 428 PM CST
NOVEMBER 18 2016 – SUNRISE 646 AM CST SUNSET 428 PM CST
Today | A mix of clouds and sun. WINDY….High 69F. Winds S at 15 to 25 mph.
Tonight | Some clouds.WINDY… Low 56F. Winds S at 15 to 25 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.
Tomorrow | Windy with showers developing later in the day. Thunder possible. High 67F. Winds SSW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tomorrow night | Cloudy with gusty winds. Low 33F. Winds W at 20 to 30 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.
Saturday | Windy with times of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the upper 20s.
Sunday | Sunny. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the upper 20s.
Monday | Abundant sunshine. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the mid-30s.
WEATHER – Windy with increasing clouds. High around 55F.
Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS
Tuesday, April 21st, 2015
Today | Wind Advisory from 11am-7pm – Windy with increasing clouds. High around 55F. Winds W at 20 to 30 mph.
WINNEBAGO-BOONE-MCHENRY-LAKE IL-OGLE-LEE-DE KALB-KANE-DUPAGE-COOK-LA SALLE-KENDALL-GRUNDY-WILL-KANKAKEE-LIVINGSTON-IROQUOIS-FORD-LAKE IN-PORTER-NEWTON-JASPER-BENTON
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…ROCKFORD…BELVIDERE…WOODSTOCK…
WAUKEGAN…OREGON…DIXON…DEKALB…AURORA…WHEATON…CHICAGO…OTTAWA…OSWEGO…MORRIS…JOLIET…KANKAKEE…PONTIAC…
WATSEKA…PAXTON…GARY…VALPARAISO…MOROCCO…RENSSELAER…FOWLER
ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /NOON EDT/ THIS MORNING
TO 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ THIS EVENING…
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHICAGO HAS ISSUED A WIND
ADVISORY…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /NOON EDT/ THIS
MORNING TO 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ THIS EVENING.
* TIMING…LATE MORNING THROUGH LATE AFTERNOON TODAY.
* WINDS…WEST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 45 MPH. A FEW GUSTS TO 50 MPH POSSIBLE.
* IMPACTS…DRIVING CAN BECOME DIFFICULT…ESPECIALLY FOR NORTH-SOUTH ORIENTED ROADS AND HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. SMALL TREE LIMBS ARE SUSCEPTIBLE AT WIND GUSTS OF THIS MAGNITUDE.
Tonight | Partly cloudy skies. Low 34F. Winds WNW at 15 to 25 mph.
Tomorrow | Partly cloudy. Gusty winds in the afternoon. High 52F. Winds WNW at 20 to 30 mph.
Thursday | Sunshine. Highs in the mid 50s and lows in the mid 30s.
Friday | A few clouds. Highs in the mid 50s and lows in the low 40s.
Saturday | Rain. Highs in the upper 40s and lows in the mid 30s.
Sunday | Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s and lows in the upper 30s.
WEATHER: Storms may produce large hail and strong winds. High 73F.
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WLS FORECAST
Ray Stagich
Thursday, April 9, 2015
A slow moving system keeps t-storms in the forecast through Thursday with Thursday being the highest risk day for severe weather in Chicago. Drier and pleasant weather after that should take us through the upcoming weekend.
DENSE FOG ADVISORY NEAR THE LAKE UNTIL 9AM
Today | Another round of showers and thunderstorms scattered around this morning followed by strong to severe thunderstorms likely this afternoon – heavy downpours are possible. Storms may produce large hail and strong winds. (isolated tornado) High 73F. Winds S at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 90%.
Tonight | Windy with scattered thunderstorms early. Then mainly cloudy after midnight. Low 41F.
Winds WSW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50%. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.
Tomorrow | Partly cloudy skies with gusty winds. High 62F. Winds W at 20 to 30 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.
Tomorrow night | Mostly clear skies. Low 36F. WNW winds at 15 to 25 mph, decreasing to 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday | Abundant sunshine. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the mid 40s.
Sunday | Plenty of sun. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the low 50s.
Monday | More sun than clouds. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the low 50s.
