60 MPH Gusts Possible Ahead Of Accumulating Snow In Chicago Area: Forecast Timeline

Chicago weather: Winter Storm Watch to go into effect for weekend with snow storm forecast

The Chicago weather forecast for this weekend includes a winter storm with several inches of snow expected starting Saturday.

60 MPH Gusts Possible Ahead Of Accumulating Snow In Chicago Area: Forecast Timeline

Already on Wednesday: Rockford saw a 53 mph gust; West Chicago, Wheeling and Waukegan saw 49 mph gusts; and Chicago had a 48 mph gust.

Here's Timing For New Storm Bringing Mix Of Snow, Squalls, Rain

Strong winds and colder air will sweep across the Northeast on Thanksgiving Day, followed by a winter storm that could cause travel disruptions for millions heading home after the holiday.The National Weather Service says conditions will be brisk on Turkey Day on Thursday, Nov. 27, with westerly winds gusting 25 to 35 mph and occasional gusts as high as 40 mph. High temperatures will stay below normal in the mid 40s, with wind chills in the 30s …