Chicago, IL – The National Weather Service says the Great Lakes region could see snow nearly every other day starting Saturday night, as a series of fast-moving Alberta Clipper systems tracks through Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio.
Forecasters describe the setup as an active northwest flow pattern, expected to send multiple clipper-type disturbances sweeping across the Midwest. Each system will bring bursts of snow, gusty winds, and periodic travel impacts, with conditions changing quickly from one day to the next.
The NWS says this “system of snowstorms” could result in repeated light to moderate snowfall, especially over southern Wisconsin, northern Illinois, and western Michigan, before extending eastward into northern Indiana and Ohio. While exact snowfall totals remain uncertain, forecasters caution that even smaller accumulations could create slick and hazardous travel on major highways including I-90, I-94, and I-80.
Meteorologists emphasize that confidence is high for a prolonged active pattern, though the timing and intensity of each storm will depend on the individual system’s track.
Residents across the Great Lakes are urged to monitor daily forecasts and prepare for potentially frequent winter travel impacts through next week.
For the latest weather updates and advisories, visit weather.gov/chicago or follow local NWS offices in Milwaukee, Detroit, and Cleveland for regional information.
