Multiple Cities Experience Early-Season Record Snowfalls
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Chicago, Denver and Syracuse saw significant snowfall this week, disrupting travel and operations. Saturday's storm produced record November totals in Chicago with 8.7 inches at O'Hare and widespread cancellations; residents documented conditions. Denver recorded its first measurable snow Saturday (0.2 inches at DIA) while mountain locations reported up to 10.8 inches. Central New York endured a lake-effect event Thursday–Friday with up to 18 inches in parts and a 10.3-inch record day in Syracuse; forecasters predicted an additional 2–12 inches for a Tuesday coastal system. Agencies cited National Weather Service measurements and local airport records. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 5 original reports from syracuse, FOX 32 Chicago, FOX31 Denver KDVR, Block Club Chicago and KUSA.com.
Timeline of Events
- Thursday–Friday: Lake-effect snow dumps heavy totals in Central New York (up to 18 inches).
- Friday: Syracuse records 10.3 inches in one day, breaking a local November record.
- Saturday: Chicago records 8.7 inches at O'Hare; widespread flight cancellations and travel disruption occur.
- Saturday: Denver records first measurable snow at DIA (0.2 inches); mountain sites report up to ~10.8 inches.
- Tuesday–Wednesday: Forecasts predict additional systems bringing 2–12 inches in Upstate NY and a messy commute for the Front Range.
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Ski areas, water resource managers and municipal winter service providers benefited from fresh snowfall that improves ski conditions, increases near-term water supply prospects, and generates demand for snow-removal and winter services.
Commuters, airlines and local businesses suffered disruptions from cancellations, crashes, hazardous driving conditions, and delayed operations during record snow and subsequent storms.
After reading and researching latest news.... The events indicate measurable, agency-verified snowfall across Chicago, Denver and Central New York, producing record local totals, airport cancellations and forecasted follow-on systems producing additional accumulation; meteorological agencies and airport measurement stations provided the primary observational data informing forecasts and travel advisories.
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