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First Snowfall Hits Chicago This Weekend, Commute Affected

11/8/2025

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The Chicago area will see its first snowfall of the season this weekend.
Saturday's highs will be in the mid-40s with wind chills in the teens.
Light rain is expected Saturday morning and could bring colder conditions by evening.
Accumulating snow is likely in northwest Indiana due to lake effect, especially overnight.
Meteorologist Kevin Jeanes says an inch or two of snow could affect the Monday commute.

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The Chicago area will see its first snowfall of the season this weekend.
Saturday's highs will be in the mid-40s with wind chills in the teens.
Light rain is expected Saturday morning and could bring colder conditions by evening.
Accumulating snow is likely in northwest Indiana due to lake effect, especially overnight.
Meteorologist Kevin Jeanes says an inch or two of snow could affect the Monday commute.