Bill Snyder

California, San Francisco

Editor and Writer at Freelance

Bill Snyder is a freelance business/technology editor and writer. Clients include InfoWorld, CIO.com, Stanford School of Business, Haas School of Business.

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Forecast: Occasional Friday night showers may linger into Saturday morning

2 weeks ago | wgntv.com | Demetrius Ivory |Bill Snyder

The weekend begins on a cloudy note with lingering showers possible Saturday morning following a soggy Friday night. Rainfall amounts across the southern portion of the Chicago area could be significant, with numerous locations picking up more than 1 inch. This could potentially lead to river rises and flooding of fields, creeks and ditches.
Sunday storms: Timeline, what to expect

3 weeks ago | wgntv.com | Bill Snyder

An active weather pattern is setting up at times this weekend. Scattered showers are possible for parts of the area beginning Saturday afternoon and into Saturday night. But, of greater concern is on Sunday, when there is a chance for stronger storms, some of which could be severe. There is still some uncertainty about where active storms will precisely set-up. The forecast will be fine-tuned throughout the weekend as newer data becomes available and we get closer to the event.
Sunday storms: Timeline, what to expect

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Bill Snyder

Bill SnyderSat, March 29, 2025 at 12:07 AM UTC1 min readWeather MapsInteractive RadarWeather Bug CamerasAn active weather pattern is setting up at times this weekend. Scattered showers are possible for parts of the area beginning Saturday afternoon and into Saturday night. But, of greater concern is on Sunday, when there is a chance for stronger storms, some of which could be severe. AdvertisementThere is still some uncertainty about where active storms will precisely set-up.
Forecast: Mostly cloudy, cool; spotty showers possible

4 weeks ago | wgntv.com | Alyssa Donovan |Bill Snyder

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Increasing cloudiness, not quite as chilly. Slight chance of a shower in Thursday’s predawn hours. Winds veer around to the south late. Low: 37. THURSDAY: A good deal of cloudiness, scattered showers possible from time to time, especially during the first half of the day. Brief glimpses of sun possible in the afternoon. A 5th consecutive day with near seasonable temperatures. Winds: South 5-12 mph. High: 57/modestly cooler along the north shore.
Forecast: Partly cloudy, possible light showers

1 month ago | wgntv.com | Bill Snyder |Tim Joyce

Tuesday afternoon’s abundantly blue skies will turn cloudy as the evening progresses. Most of Chicagoland will remain dry but some areas may see a light rain shower. Look for temperatures to bottom out at about 30 degrees. Overcast skies will linger early Wednesday morning, but skies will gradually clear by/during the afternoon with temperatures returning to the 50s away from the lake. A lake breeze will keep temperatures in the 40s near Lake Michigan.
Forecast: Rain to continue, turn to snow

1 month ago | wgntv.com | Demetrius Ivory |Bill Snyder

Tuesday required an umbrella; winter gear will be needed Wednesday The powerful early March storm system is far from over. Expect waves of showers, perhaps a thunderstorm, and strong winds to continue through Wednesday, with a gradual shift to wet snow during the afternoon and evening. The transition will take place in the far northwest suburbs first then spread east into the city early Wednesday evening. Minimal accumulations are anticipated.
Bottling a mouse “superpower” may heal lungs damaged by premature birth: study

1 month ago | news.vumc.org | Bill Snyder

Understanding resilience — the ability of injured lung tissue to heal and regenerate — may be key to advancing the treatment and prevention of a life-threatening lung disease that occurs in extremely premature babies, a new study suggests. Using a four-dimensional microscopy technique, researchers at Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center have created 3D video images of mouse lung tissue grown in the laboratory.
Forecast: Continued bitter cold; flurries possible Wednesday

2 months ago | wgntv.com | Demetrius Ivory |Bill Snyder

A Cold Weather Advisory begins at midnight for areas west of the city, lasting until 10 a.m. Wednesday. Expect air temperatures in the single digits and wind chills dipping to -15 to -20 degrees across suburban locations. If you must spend any amount of time outside, dress properly for the cold. Hypothermia can occur in fewer than 30 minutes in these extreme conditions. We’ll have a good deal of cloudiness on Wednesday with sporadic flurries in areas, perhaps a snow shower in the afternoon.
Wednesday forecast: 1st significant snow of the season on the way

2 months ago | wgntv.com | Bill Snyder |Gabriel Castillo |Demetrius Ivory

CHICAGO — The first significant snow of the season is on the way, and it’s long overdue. A winter storm moving into Chicagoland on Wednesday is expected to bring the most snow the region has seen so far this season. To date, it’s been the least snowy start to a season in nearly nine decades (since 4.6” was on the books through February 11 in 1936-37). The heaviest snow so far was 2.9” back on November 21.
Forecast: Saturday to bring wintry mix

2 months ago | wgntv.com | Bill Snyder |Demetrius Ivory

The second weather system this week arrives on Saturday, bringing the threat of a wintry mix of light snow, light freezing rain and freezing drizzle which may result in slick spots, especially on untreated surfaces. Precipitation is expected to end Saturday evening, paving the way for a partly sunny, seasonably cold Sunday. The colder than normal temperature regime appears to have some staying power.

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