Feeling pretty good with Chicago’s central position in the main swath of snow considering a 100 mi shift to the west would keep us locked in and a 100 mi shift to the east, LES would still help inflate totals.
HRRR/RAP killed it w last week's LES event, so feeling pretty good with what they're showing for the next 24ish hours
Any insight from the pros on how LES parameters are looking?
Yep, probably somewhere between 8 and 8.5" now with some heavier returns approaching... already satisfied, rest is just bonus. I think we'll end at 9-10" pre-LES
I’m kinda on the border of Logan Square/Bucktown/Wicker Park (I just say Wicker Park because its the most identifiable). Near Armitage and Milwaukee. Hbu?
NWS Chi being bullish, latest graphic showing localized 6"+ in immediate chicago area. Hoping that verifies, but feeling a healthy 3"-4" here in W. Loop.
Current WNW view from 21 floors up in West Loop. Hazy sky with the lack of any cloud structure up north is interesting. EDIT: also looking to be in a nice spot to get split
Had some pixie dust snow for the past hour or so in Champaign and it made me a little concerned. Happy to report that flake size has improved significantly here.