Kristen Kirchhaine

Meteorologist. @ualr & @msstate graduate. @nwas Sealholder.

[NWS Chicago @NWSChicago]

A couple hours of light snow late this afternoon into early this evening could result in hazardous road conditions, particularly untreated roads. Plan accordingly if traveling later today or this evening. #ilwx #inwx

[Kristen Kirchhaine @KristenWeather]

RAIN TOTALS THRU 11 AM -
Totals have been impressive so far this morning, with more rain to come.
Midway: 0.93"
Joliet: 0.80"
O'Hare: 0.73
Aurora: 0.69"
DeKalb: 0.54"
Schaumburg: 0.49"
Waukegan: 0.45"
Hoffman Estates: 0.43"

[NWS Storm Prediction Center @NWSSPC]

10:46am CST #SPC_MD 2279 , #inwx #ilwx, https://t.co/1YobyaXSrM

[NWS AWC @NWSAWC]

A strengthening low-pressure system is projected to track from the Great Lakes toward southern Canada by Monday. Significant aviation hazards are anticipated today across a broad region spanning the Northern Plains to the NE. For the latest, visit https://t.co/F9eMGR9B34.

[Kristen Kirchhaine @KristenWeather]

RAIN & STORMS - Rain will fall through much of the day, with a widespread 0.50-1.5" of rain expected. Watch for some ponding on roads. Additionally, a few strong to severe storms are possible, best ch. south of the city. #ilwx

[Kristen Kirchhaine @KristenWeather]

STRONG WINDS - Winds will ramp up Sunday evening, with gusts around 50 mph expected by tonight. A Wind Advisory will be in effect from 6pm Sunday to 6pm Monday. #ilwx

[NWS Storm Prediction Center @NWSSPC]

7:18am CST #SPC_MD 2277 , #ilwx #mowx #iawx, https://t.co/35HyQc9Zhy

[Kristen Kirchhaine @KristenWeather]

Heads up, a few strong to severe storms are possible today, be sure to stay weather aware!

[NWS Chicago @NWSChicago]

Periods of showers & T-storms today. T_storms this AM will produce heavy downpours & possibly small hail. More scattered t-storms are expected this afternoon, mainly near & southeast of I-55. Some of these T-storms could be severe, capable of damaging winds & perhaps a tornado.

[Kristen Kirchhaine @KristenWeather]

Spring like temperatures are on the way today, highs around Chicagoland will make it into the 50 and low 60s. But don't get used to it, temps in the teens are back by Monday morning.

[NWS Chicago @NWSChicago]

Visibilities continue to lower down to 1/4 mile for areas north of Interstate 80 in IL. There is lower confidence in how far east dense fog will reach, but the expectation is for visibilities to continue to drop through daybreak. Be careful on the roads this morning. #ILwx #INwx

[Kristen Kirchhaine @KristenWeather]

@GregVB Thank you, Greg! Merry Christmas to you and your family, too!

[Kristen Kirchhaine @KristenWeather]

No White Christmas this year, sorry snow lovers! Historically, Chicago has about a 41% chance of seeing a White Christmas. However, if we look at the most recent 30 year data set (1991-2020) that chance drops to 34%. The last time Chicago had a White Christmas was 2022. #ilwx

[Kristen Kirchhaine @KristenWeather]

@JonesOrganic Haha, we can hope!

[Kristen Kirchhaine @KristenWeather]

Tuesday looks good with some sunshine and highs in the upper 40s, great weather for travel or to finish up holiday shopping! #ilwx

[Kristen Kirchhaine @KristenWeather]

Chicago weather turns gray and rainy for Christmas – NBC Chicago https://t.co/hS8cpRGj68 #ilwx @nbcchicago

[Kristen Kirchhaine @KristenWeather]

Yesterday was the winter solstice, the shortest day (and longest night) of the year. Now, the days will start getting a little longer! Here's a look at how much daylight we gain each day this week.

[Kristen Kirchhaine @KristenWeather]

A mild and mainly cloudy Monday is ahead, a few sprinkles are possible late in the day. #ilwx

[Kye Martin @KyeMartinNBC]

Merry Monday on @nbcchicago Anyone up and watching? @KristenWeather @EvrodCassimy @LisaChavarria

[NWS Chicago @NWSChicago]

Winter weather may impact travel this evening and again WED AM. Rain may briefly overlap with freezing pavement, potentially causing slick travel conditions early evening (see inset map). The WED AM commute could also be impacted by wind whipped snow showers/squalls. #ILwx #INwx

[Kristen Kirchhaine @KristenWeather]

@MVLibertas Same to you!

[Kristen Kirchhaine @KristenWeather]

Is all the snow helping get you in the holiday spirit? ❄️ In Chicago, this is the quickest start to the snowfall season since 1978! We've picked up about 17" so far, with more snow chances on the way this week. #ilwx