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id: 78568d94d6
section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-09 00:48 CST
updated: 2026-11-09 10:55 CST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Chicago area could see first snowflakes of the season

According to NBC Chicago and the Chicago Sun-Times, the Chicago area could see its first snowflakes of the season this week, with the Sun-Times citing Friday.

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

## Coverage

- [NBC Chicago](https://www.nbcchicago.com/weather/chicago-weather-forecastfirst-snowflakes-of-the-season-timeline-lake-effect-rain-snow/4014026/), 2026-11-09 00:48 CST: Chicago-area could see first snowflakes of the season this week as temperatures tumble
- [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: Chicago area could see first snowflakes of the season Friday

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