“The first freeze, which is when the temperature drops at or below 32 degrees, typically occurs between Oct. 11 and Oct. 12 across the Chicago suburbs and Oct. 21 to Oct. 30 in the city and along the lakeshore,” Brett Borchardt, meteorologist for the National Weather Service’s Chicago office, told the Tribune.

Light snow or flurries may fall early on Veterans Day, followed by mostly cloudy and chilly conditions with highs near 40.

With hundreds of flights canceled due to weather at Chicago airports, O'Hare is under a ground stop expected to last for several hours due to staffing issues. The airport closed for a time overnight.

Jeff and Lila Funderburg have been living part-time in Jamaica and part-time in Chicago developing a hurricane-proof atmospheric water generator that provides clean water for people who struggle to get it.

Dangerous to near impossible travel conditions are expected due to intense lake effect snow through the Monday morning commute. Travelers can also expect dramatically reduced visibility due to snow accumulation and blowing snow.

An early-season storm is expected to dump several inches of snow across the Chicago area, offering residents a quick taste of what’s to come this winter.

Snow rates will cripple travel, including during the Monday morning commute. Strong northerly wind gusts will lead to greatly reduced visibility, especially near the Lake Michigan shoreline. Periods of thundersnow will occur, as well, according to the National Weather Service.