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Chicago Braces for Thunderstorms, Heavy Snow This Weekend

3/15/2026

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Severe weather is forecast for Chicago this weekend as thunderstorms Sunday morning transition to snow overnight into Monday.
Snow could total 1 to 4 inches with wind gusts up to 60 mph.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for several counties.
In southern Wisconsin, a winter storm watch could bring 5 to 9 inches of snow.

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Story summary

Severe weather is forecast for Chicago this weekend as thunderstorms Sunday morning transition to snow overnight into Monday.
Snow could total 1 to 4 inches with wind gusts up to 60 mph.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for several counties.
In southern Wisconsin, a winter storm watch could bring 5 to 9 inches of snow.