The Great Chicago Snowpocalypse (That Probably Won't Happen): A Guide for the Faint of Heart
Ah, Chicago. City of Broad Shoulders, Deep Dish Dreams, and...surprise blizzards in May? That's right, folks. As surely as the lakefront blows frosty in February, the internet loves to throw around the question: "Is Chicago going to get SNOWED IN?!"
Well, fret no more, for I, your intrepid weather warrior (okay, internet sleuth with a healthy dose of sarcasm), am here to crack the code on Chicago's ever-mysterious May snowflakes.
But First, Let's Talk Statistics (Because Adults Do That)
- Chicago's average May snowfall? A whopping. 0 inches. That's right, folks. Nada. Zilch. Unless you count that rogue flurry that one guy on Reddit swears he saw.
- So, can we officially declare winter over? Probably. But hey, this is Chicago. We all know Mother Nature has a wicked sense of humor.
But But But...What About That One Time in...
Ah yes, the internet loves a good historical anomaly. Here's the thing: those freak snowstorms are exactly that - freaks. They're about as common as catching a leprechaun riding a deep dish pizza (although, that would be pretty epic).
So, Should I Pack My Snowboots and Stock Up on Hot Cocoa?
Look, here's the deal. Check the forecast closer to the date of your trip. Weather predictions can change faster than a Chicago deep dish disappears from your plate. But based on what we know now? Pack your swimsuit instead. You might even get a tan (between dodging the sprinkles, that is).
In Conclusion: Relax, It's Probably Not Going to Snow
But hey, if a surprise flurry does hit, embrace it! Take a goofy picture, channel your inner Elsa, and remember: you're in Chicago, the city that laughs in the face of (almost) anything, even a rogue May snowstorm.
