First snow

Well here it is November 29, 2008. Our first significant snowfall of the season is upon us. After last weeks Winter Weather Preparedness week, our first winter weather advisory has been issued for the Chicago area. A general 3-6 inches of snow is expected by Monday morning. With tomorrow and Monday expected to be the biggest travel days, hundreds of cancellations and delays are anticipated affecting hundreds acroos the country. Behind the system, temps will fall into the mid 20s by Monday evening with low tuesdy morning in the upper teens. With a brisk NW wind 15-20 mph wind chills will feel like the lower teens. Blowing and drifting snow will also be a concern.