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id: 3ed5594e59
section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-11 05:25 CST
updated: 2026-11-12 06:25 CST
status: reported
outlets: 5
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# First snow of the season possible in Chicago this week

Parts of the Chicago area could see the season's first snow Thursday into Friday, with chillier temperatures forecast, according to local forecasts.

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

## Coverage

- [NBC Chicago](https://www.nbcchicago.com/weather/will-chicago-see-its-first-snow-this-week-the-latest-timing-and-projections/4015336/), 2026-11-11 05:25 CST: Will Chicago see its first snow this week? The latest timing and projections
- [CBS Chicago](https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/pattern-of-cooler-temps-kick-off-in-chicago/), 2026-11-11 17:32 CST: Pattern of cooler temps kick off in Chicago
- [WGN-TV](https://wgntv.com/weather/chicago-weather-thursday-11122026/), 2026-11-11 19:56 CST: Midday forecast: An early taste of winter heading to Chicagoland on Thursday into Friday, with chilliest temps in months
- [ABC7 Chicago](https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-il-area-weather-forecast-parts-could-see-1st-snow-season-friday-winter-advisory-indiana/20035534/), 2026-11-12 06:14 CST: Chicago weather forecast: Several inches of snow accumulation possible in parts of area Friday
- [FOX 32 Chicago](https://www.fox32chicago.com/weather/chicago-weather-lake-effect-rain-snow), 2026-11-12 06:25 CST: Chicago weather: Lake-effect showers, possible snow expected through Friday

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.