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CHICAGO (CBS) -- Consider Monday and Tuesday the calm before the storm. The potential for a significant winter weather system is likely to make Christmas ...

The lows on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are likely to be in the single digits. The snow clears out by early Saturday but then extreme cold will be the biggest concern. The potential for a significant winter weather system is likely to make Christmas travel difficult and, at some points on Friday, nearly impossible.

The National Weather Service's Chicago office on Monday released a forecast that predicted the strong possibility of snow, strong winds and cold air arriving ...

Hart, along with city and state roadway officials reminded motorists to have emergency supplies in their vehicles in case they break down by the side of the road. On the bright side, IDOT spokeswoman Maria Castaneda said the end of construction means clear lanes for emergency vehicles and wider off ramps just when they may be needed most. It’s looking likely that we’re going to see some pretty good impacts from the system, whether it’s a lot of snow and blizzard-like conditions, or just a little bit of snow with some near-blizzard conditions at times,” Birk said. On Thursday, city officials will hold an availability with better knowledge of the storm’s course. An estimated 113 million people were expected to travel for the Christmas holiday, with 90% of Illinois travelers moving by car, according to AAA Chicago. “It’s certainly a possibility that we’re watching closely, but that type of scenario isn’t necessarily set in stone yet.”

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Keep that in mind, even if your area of the Midwest and East does not have heavy accumulations of snow in the forecast. And the greater difference in pressure over an area, the stronger the winds. The storm will intensify in the Midwest with areas of heavy snow and rain changing quickly to snow as the arctic front races through. These winds will be capable of downing tree limbs and knocking out power, particularly where they combine with heavy snow accumulations weighing down trees and power lines in the Midwest and East. Check back with us at weather.com for important forecast updates in the days ahead. By Saturday, the storm will move rather quickly into eastern Canada, but strong winds will likely linger in much of the Great Lakes and upper Mississippi Valley. However, this storm has the potential to dump up to a foot of snow. Higher amounts are expected later Friday and Saturday in the lake-effect snowbelts. Snow could be heavy, accompanied by strong winds in parts of the central Plains and upper Midwest. And at least light snow totals might be enough to make roads slick as far south as parts of Oklahoma, northern Arkansas and Tennessee. Expect dangerous travel conditions from the central Plains to the upper Mississippi Valley, with blizzard conditions in some areas. Expect slippery, snow-covered travel in the metro area.

Blizzard Before Christmas? Major Snow Could Hit IL. Bitter cold temperatures and strong winds are expected at the end of the week, plus a "powerful winter storm ...

The weather service said the high for Thursday is 29, and the high for Friday is 14. Tuesday night will be cold, with wind chills of zero degrees possible, the weather service said. Monday will have a high of 30 degrees, with a chance of snow at night, mainly northwest of Interstate 55, according to the National Weather Service.

On Monday afternoon, the National Weather Service wrote that a “significant blizzard” will develop, with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour and 50 mph ...

For both Christmas Day and Christmas Eve, temperatures will be about 10 to 25 degrees below normal and the coldest since 1989 in many locations. The Weather Service predicts “dangerous bitter cold with wind chills -20F and lower Friday night into Christmas Day (Sunday) regardless of the track of the late week storm system.” Little Rock could have a low of 8 degrees on Thursday night, shy of the 2 degree record set in 1989. Billings, Mont., is predicted to have a high of minus-16 on Wednesday; that would match the record coldest maximum for the day, set back in 1990. The frigid air will be far-reaching. On Wednesday afternoon, the high is expected to reach 40 degrees; eight hours later, at midnight, the temperature is projected to be near zero. Farther east, rain will affect the Eastern Seaboard along the cold front, although snow and ice are possible when the precipitation begins in the Appalachians, where cold air remains entrenched. “Dangerous to life-threatening wind chills as low as 55 below zero [are] possible,” wrote the National Weather Service in Bismarck. When the Arctic front arrives at any particular location, temperatures will drop suddenly and winds will rapidly strengthen. Regardless, confidence is growing in a jackpot zone of at least 12 to 18 inches of snow, which will coincide with strong winds to yield visibilities below a quarter-mile, or whiteout conditions. The cold will seep into Texas — and eventually Florida. Along the southward-diving Arctic cold front, a very intense storm system will develop.

Emily Wahls has your Chicago weather update! In fact, blizzard conditions are expected in parts of the Midwest and Great Lakes on Thursday and Friday, which ...

(FOX Weather) FOX Weather FutureTrack for Friday, Dec. Again, this would be a dangerous situation with the bitterly cold temperatures and wind chills arriving Friday night and continuing through Christmas weekend. Wind gusts are expected to reach 50 to 70 mph, which would likely lead to tree damage and cause numerous power outages. According to the FOX Forecast Center, blizzard conditions are likely Thursday and Friday. This could potentially include the cities of Chicago and Milwaukee. That will allow heavy snow, fueled by moisture from the Great Lakes, to bury portions of the Midwest. However, the snow should remain relatively light, with only a few inches expected. Light to moderate snow will first develop Wednesday across the northern Rockies along and ahead of the arctic cold front charging south out of Canada. "Friday is one of the biggest travel days that we will see for the entire week, and that's when we will see the majority of the snow, the strongest winds, and of course, a lot of rain, especially for the East Coast." As we go into the end of the week, that's when we see some big-time issues, especially for Friday," FOX Weather meteorologist Britta Merwin said.

The Chicago weather forecast is showing a significant amount of snow this week, and those using air travel are scrambling to change their plans.

I can be home before the storm hits," said Dureti Gelgelu, who was heading to Oregon. "We kind of scheduled this in advance. We could be stranded down there or stranded here. I think I'd rather be down somewhere warm." "It could be worse, right? I don't miss a Christmas.

A big temperature drop is expected Thursday evening. By Friday, temperatures will drop from near 30 degrees to likely single digits with below-zero wind chills.

Wind chills will likely be well below zero on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, possibly as low as 25 below zero. Feels like temperatures will be below zero by the early evening. that will be widespread by midday – and heavy for the afternoon and evening commute. Porter and most of LaPorte counties in Indiana could see 8 to 12 inches, while northern LaPorte County into southwest Michigan could see a foot or more. Gusty winds will create blowing snow, reducing visibility and possibly creating blizzard-like conditions. Thursday through 6 a.m.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for northern Illinois, taking effect at 6 p.m. Thursday and lasting though 6 a.m. Saturday, ...

The frigid temps will be accompanied by wind gusts topping 55 miles per hour, especially after midnight Thursday and throughout the day Friday. "The afternoon commute on Thursday will be impacted by accumulating snow." Temperatures will plummet Thursday night and remain extremely cold through Sunday.

As a massive winter storm barrels toward Chicago it's expected to bring blizzard conditions, high winds, and willl be followed by extreme cold. CHICAGO (WLS) -- ...

We have strengthened our system over the years to reduce the impacts a storm like this can have on our customers." And last-minute shoppers as well as some who placed holiday gift orders online flocked to the stores, unable to wait any longer. Many used Tuesday to stock up on provisions at bustling grocery stores, which are likely to get busier as the storm gets closer. They will lead to blizzard conditions and the threat of power outages, and extreme travel difficulties from blowing snow reducing visibility, Mowry said. Customers can also call 1-800 EDISON1 (1-800-334-7661), or report outages via the website at Now the models are showing a range of 3 to 8 inches, with many areas seeing less than 6 inches of snow, Mowry said. The possibility of power outages is particularly dangerous because the very high winds will compound extreme cold, producing wind chill temperatures around -20 to -30. Federal emergency management officials are urging people to be cautious and reconsider their travel plans. For the rest of the Chicago area, the alert is in effect from noon Thursday until 6 a.m. The same could be seen in other suburbs like Oak Forest. The alert is in effect from 9 a.m. Thursday, with the city seeing snow by 12 p.m.

Officials warned blizzard conditions could make travel dangerous, with wind gusts of up to 55 mph. Falling and blowing snow may create whiteout conditions ...

The snow is expected to begin Thursday, with road conditions rapidly deteriorating Thursday afternoon. Snow is expected to be heavy going into Friday, when dangerous wind chills are expected to begin. Chicagoans can call 311 if they see people struggling in the elements or to find help for those in need. The snow is expected to diminish Saturday but drifting snow and wind chills could remain a factor. Falling and blowing snow may create whiteout conditions with zero visibility at times, officials said. [city officials asked](https://www.chicagotribune.com/weather/weather-news/ct-winters-coming-storm-moves-east-20221215-ldlyqijok5gazbi7fdzkgif7ke-story.html) residents to check on the elderly and also homeless people left out in the elements.

A significant winter storm moving towards the Midwest and Chicago has airlines offering travelers some options -- but passengers are going to want to act ...

21 and Dec. - Southwest Airlines: No change fee for scheduled flights between Dec. 23 and Jan. - American Airlines: No change fee for scheduled flights between Dec. 21 and Jan. According to the Chicago Department of Aviation, approximately 2.9 million travelers are expected to pass through O'Hare and Midway International Airports between Dec.