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Thursday, April 11, 2013

Northbrook Weather: Are We Getting Snow in April?

Expect some unusual weather within the next few days, including the possibility of snow on Saturday.

  Only in Illinois could you get the possibility of snow in April. According to several weather experts, including weather.com, the Chicagoland area is up for some rain and snow. Yes, snow. On Wednesday, many were hit with heavy showers, gusting winds and, in some areas, hail, according to ABC Chicago. Meanwhile, more than 370 flights were canceled at O’Hare International Airport. Heavy rain is expected Thursday followed by snow flurries on Saturday, according to weather.com. Temperatures will range from a low of 30 degrees on Friday to a high of 57 degrees on Sunday.

John S

8:50 am on Friday, April 12, 2013

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Friday, May 4, 2012

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Weekend Weather Forecast for the North Shore

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A frontal boundary will shift south of the area with perhaps a few light showers or sprinkles Saturday morning with the best chance across the southern suburbs. Rain chances will steadily increase again by Sunday night with rain most likely continuing into Monday. Earlier: Predicting Mother Nature's Whims Block By Block Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of scattered showers and sprinkles from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m.       Rain Amounts: Trace to 0.05 inches       Low temp: 58 degrees Fahrenheit       High temp: 69 degrees Fahrenheit       Wind: Northeast at 10-25 mph  Sunday: Mainly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of a few showers from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., increasing to a 60 percent chance of occasional showers/t-storms from 10 p.m. …

Friday, March 23, 2012

Weekend Weather Forecast for the North Shore

Always had a hunch for the weather and think you can feel it in your bones? Then check your stats with the North Shore's own meteorologist.

Temperatures will be cooler compared to last weekend; however, temperatures will still average above normal in the next several days. The remnants of a cut-off low pressure system will slide to our south by Saturday with scattered light showers possible through Saturday afternoon. The second half of the weekend looks much improved with a good day to take a bike ride or scenic walk. Earlier: Predicting Mother Nature's Whims Block By Block Saturday: Partly to mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of scattered light rain showers, mist and drizzle from 12 a.m. to 3 p.m.      Rain Amounts: 0.02 to 0.10 inches      Low temp: 53 degrees Fahrenheit      High temp: 64 degrees Fahrenheit      Wind: Northeast at 5-10 mph Sunday: Mostly sunny and …

Friday, March 9, 2012

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Weekend Weather Forecast for the North Shore

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While it will not be in the 60’s or 70’s this weekend, temperatures will still average above normal with some light precipitation more likely on Sunday. A slow moving system moving up from the south may produce a few light showers by Sunday afternoon and evening; however, the system has the potential to slow down with the heaviest rain expected to fall over central and southern Illinois. Earlier: Predicting Mother Nature's Whims Block By Block Saturday: Becoming partly cloudy and windy.       Low temp: 29 degrees Fahrenheit       High temp: 50 degrees Fahrenheit       Wind: South to southwest winds at 12-22 with gusts to 35 mph Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a 60 percent chance of a few showers from 2 p.m. and continuing into Monday.       …

Friday, January 27, 2012

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Weekend Weather Forecast for the North Shore

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LAST WEEK: Snow Forecast for the North Shore Mother Nature has us on a roller coaster ride with another batch of cold air expected to invade our area on Saturday with a few flurries possible near a frontal boundary late in the day. There may also be a period of light snow later Friday with snow accumulations of an inch or less, mainly between 8 p.m. Friday to 3 a.m. Saturday). For those of you who don’t like cold weather, warmer weather is in our future with a punch of warmer air arriving by Monday afternoon and into Tuesday with temperatures averaging above normal. Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of flurries from 9 p.m. and continuing into Sunday.      Snow Amounts: Trace       Low temp: 27 degrees Fahrenheit       High …

Friday, January 20, 2012

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Snow Forecast for the North Shore

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LAST WEEK: Weekend Weather Forecast for the North Shore Winter has made quite a comeback in the last few weeks with an active weather pattern in place, including a snowy Friday on tap for the entire area with four to seven inches expected. While no heavy snow is in the forecast this weekend, there will be a few opportunities for some light precipitation. Temperatures will begin to moderate with highs in the mid 20s on Saturday and mid 30s on Sunday. Saturday: Variable cloudiness with a 60 percent chance of snow showers continuing through 5 a.m. followed by a 40 percent chance of a few lake-effect snow flurries from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m.      Snow Amounts: Trace to 0.75 inches      Low temp: 20 degrees Fahrenheit      High temp: 23 degrees …

Friday, December 16, 2011

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Weekend Weather Forecast for the North Shore

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For those who are dreaming of a snowy holiday season, one will have to travel elsewhere as snow chances will remain remote through the weekend other than some flurries on Saturday. Earlier: Predicting Mother Nature's Whims Block By Block Saturday: Partly to mostly cloudy with a 25 percent chance of a few flurries from 12 a.m. to 7 a.m. and again from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.      Snow Amounts: Trace to 0.10 inches       Low temp: 28 degrees Fahrenheit       High temp: 36 degrees Fahrenheit       Wind: West at 10-15 mph Sunday: Mostly sunny and quiet. Increasing clouds at night.       Low temp: 27 degrees Fahrenheit       High temp: 45 degrees Fahrenheit       Wind: West to southwest winds at 8-13 mph Monday: Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of …

Friday, December 9, 2011

Weekend Weather Forecast for the North Shore

Always had a hunch for the weather and think you can feel it in your bones? Then check your stats with the North Shore's own meteorologist.

  This will be an ideal weekend to take it easy and enjoy quiet December weather. This weather will also be good for putting up holiday lights, singing Christmas carols or perhaps watching a classic holiday film such as "Christmas Vacation" or "It’s A Wonderful Life." The library is always nice too. Earlier: Predicting Mother Nature's Whims Block By Block   Saturday: Partly cloudy, quiet and cold.       Low temp: 16 degrees Fahrenheit       High temp: 29 degrees Fahrenheit       Wind: Southwest at 10-15 mph Sunday: Partly to mostly sunny.       Low temp: 25 degrees Fahrenheit       High temp: 38 degrees Fahrenheit       Wind: South at 5-15 mph Monday: Partly to mostly cloudy       Low temp: 28 degrees Fahrenheit       High temp: 40 degrees…

Friday, December 2, 2011

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Weekend Weather Forecast for the North Shore

Always had a hunch for the weather and think you can feel it in your bones? Then check your stats with the North Shore's own meteorologist.

While it will not look like a winter wonderland this weekend, some rain appears to be in our future with only a few snowflakes on the backside of the storm during the first half of Sunday in some areas. Saturday will be a good day to put up those holiday decorations, mainly in the afternoon, and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa before the rain arrives. Earlier: Predicting Mother Nature's Whims Block By Block Saturday: Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of a few showers from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. 60 percent chance of occasional showers from 8 p.m. and continuing into Sunday.      Rain Amounts: 0.10 to 0.35 inches      Low temp: 35 degrees Fahrenheit      High temp: 48 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit      Wind: South to southeast winds at 10-20 with several gusts …

Friday, November 11, 2011

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Weekend Weather Forecast for the North Shore

Always had a hunch for the weather and think you can feel it in your bones? Then check your stats with the North Shore's own meteorologist.

Weekend Weather Planner for the North Shore The majority of the weekend looks decent with the best weather day expected on Saturday due to a warming trend. It could be one of the last weekends to get in that last game of golf because colder weather is again in our future. A weak disturbance on Sunday may bring a few showers to our area with the best coverage occurring before 2 p.m. Earlier: Predicting Mother Nature's Whims Block By Block Saturday: Partly to mostly sunny and windy.       Low temp: 35 degrees Fahrenheit       High temp: 55 degrees Fahrenheit       Wind: South to southwest winds at 15-25 with gusts to 30 mph Sunday: Mostly cloudy in the morning and breezy with a 30 percent chance of a few sprinkles and light showers from 3 a.…

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