If the biting winds and hordes of people crowding into Christkindlmarket didn't tip you off, winter has officially arrived in Chicago. This weekend, we'll experience another cold weather tradition in the city: the first winter storm watch of the season.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Cook County, beginning on Saturday evening and lasting until late Sunday night. According to the report, snow accumulation could top six inches by the end of the weekend, though areas south of Chicago will only receive an estimated two to four inches.
Winter storm watches are issued when there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulation that could affect travel, so if you're planning on flying or driving this weekend, you may need to adjust your plans accordingly (or prepare for a long day at O'Hare).
Of course, there's always a chance that the approaching storm could miss Chicago completely, drop a light dusting of snow or bury us just like the blizzard of 2011. All the same, no one will begrudge you for stocking up on soup and digging into your Netflix queue this weekend.
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