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Multifaceted Late Winter Storm Brings Windy Rain Here: Piling Snow West/NW of Chicago and Severe Weather to the South
A mid-afternoon shot is forecast for Thursday
Forecast wind gusts Thursday afternoon:
The wind is expected to increase with gusts of up to 30-40 meters per hour.

Unfavorable weather is expected on Thursday
Severe weather, including damaging winds, large hail and isolated tornadoes, is expected across the extreme southern plains



Snow cover map of the United States
While there is no snow in the Chicago area, winter continues in the Upper Midwest, where a deep snowpack remains. Image of a map of snow cover in the United States. Snowfall (in inches) on the ground:



The next 10+ days will be dominated by a generally colder pattern
– Whole daily temperature deviations from the norm:


https://wgntv.com/weather/weather-blog/wind-driver-rains-thursday-a-look-late-march-70s/