Chicago-area could see first snowflakes of the season this week as temperatures tumble

Chicago Forecast Chicago-area could see first snowflakes of the season this week as temperatures tumble The week starts out mild and dry, but a storm system moving in Wednesday will bring rain, rumbles of thunder, and the chance for lake-effect snow. By NBC Chicago Staff • Published 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago Say it ain't snow. The Chicago-area forecast this week will start out on the warm side, but things will shift by midweek as a storm system moves in, bringing rain with the possibility of snow mixing in. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. WATCH HERE "Yes, I did say the 'S' word," NBC 5 Storm Team meteorologist Iisha Scott said, of the weather outlook. After a chilly morning with readings in the upper 30s, temperatures will rise into the upper 50s and low 60s. Tuesday morning temperatures will be about the same, Scott said, with mild and dry conditions expected both days. The next storm system arrives Wednesday, Scott said, with falling temperatures and widespread rain and rumbles of thunder by afternoon. NBC 5 Storm Team NBC 5 Storm Team Rain will continue into the evening hours, Scott said, with more showers pushing into northwest Indiana overnight. Lake-effect rain showers will continue through Thursday morning and into the afternoon, Scott said, with temperatures dropping into the 40s. NBC 5 Storm Team NBC 5 Storm Team By Thursday night, some of the showers could mix with a little bit of snow, Scott said, especially in northwest Indiana. Those conditions are expected to continue into Friday morning, with the band potentially shifting farther west into Illinois as temperatures continue to slide. NBC 5 Storm Team NBC 5 Storm Team "I'm going to go with lake-effect rain and snow showers Friday," Scott said, with morning temperatures in the 30s. "We're not expecting accumulating snow, it's just been too mild for that. But certainly we could get our first snowflakes of the season." NBC 5 Storm Team NBC 5 Storm Team Saturday will remain cold, with readings in the 40s. By Sunday and Monday, temperatures are expected to rebound into the 50s and low 60s. This article tagged under: Chicago Forecast Chicago Weather