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id: 18eb1ae2dd
section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-09 10:55 CST
updated: 2026-11-09 10:55 CST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Colder air may bring first snowflakes to Chicago area Friday

A brief surge of much colder air may bring the season's first snowflakes to the Chicago area on Friday.

Section: [Weather & Environment](/chicago/section/life.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [Chicago Sun-Times](https://chicago.suntimes.com/weather/2026/11/09/brief-gush-of-much-colder-air-may-usher-in-first-snowflakes-of-season-for-chicago-area-friday), 2026-11-09 10:55 CST: Brief gush of 'much colder air' may usher in first snowflakes of season for Chicago area Friday

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