Chicago weather 26th, 27th, 28th

[Snowman]

I am going on a college visit to the university of chicago next week and I was wondering what weather conditions I should be expecting? I know it's going to be cold but is it going to be icy or snowy?

[srainhoutx]

Check back early next week. Too much uncertainty right now for any real forecast above low confidence.

[wxman57]

Depending upon what that upper low does after exiting Texas next Thu/Fri, you could see some heavy snow up in Chicago on the 27th-28th. Too soon to tell if the heavier snow hits Chicago or passes to the south.

[Snowman]

well I have my fingers crossed for the heavy snow! it would be nice to see some winter! Thank you wxman I always have a great deal of respect for your opinion

[wxman57]

Looks like you can forget the snow. The storm system should pass well to the south of Chicago. I expect above-normal temps and no significant precip for your visit. Lows just below freezing Thu/Fri/Sat with highs near 40 Thu/Fri and in the mid 30s on Saturday. Could see a few snow flurries on Saturday, I suppose. That's short sleeve weather for the folks up there.

[Snowman]

Actually it looks like i am going to see some snow on friday evening!

[wxman57]

Actually it looks like i am going to see some snow on friday evening!

Could be some light accumulation of snow Friday evening, equal to a major snow event in Houston.