First Time in History: No Measurable Snow for Chicago in January, February

CHICAGO, IL -- If you live in Chicagoland, you're probably used to unpredictable weather -- like tornadoes in February -- and this year, it seems like the seasons are all mixed up.

But the area just set an impressive record -- one that's gone without precedent for a long time, by Chicago standards: Even longer than the Cubs went without a World Series win.

For the first time in recorded history, there was no measurable snowfall in the Chicago area for the entire months of January and February, according to the National Weather Service in Romeoville. Before January, the last measurable snow fall was recorded on Christmas Day.

The NWS first began keeping records of snowfall totals 146 years ago, meaning it's the first time in more than a century that Chicagoland hasn't had significant snowfall in January and February.

While there wasn't much snow this winter, Thursday marks the second day of meteorological spring, starting off with a light dusting of snow that created chaos during the morning commute -- and we could get more.

"The second day of Meteorological Spring will once again be more like winter, with on and off snow showers in the region today," the NWS said. "... There will likely be some snow overnight Friday night, and then a warm-up starts Saturday."

A more spring-like warmup is in the forecast for the weekend, with dry weather and temperatures reaching 60 degrees by Monday, the NWS said.

Photo: Pedestrians make their way along snow-covered sidewalks and streets as a spring storm passes through the area on March 23, 2015 in Chicago. Credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images News/Getty Images