Chicago, IL – Snow is expected to blanket much of northern Illinois tonight and continue through Sunday, creating hazardous travel conditions across the region. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) Chicago, snowfall will begin this evening and persist overnight, with the heaviest accumulations likely near and east of Interstate 55 and along Lake Michigan.
The NWS reports that while some areas may see lighter coatings, parts of Cook, Lake, and Porter counties could receive up to 6 inches or more due to lake-enhanced snow bands developing early Sunday morning. These localized snow bursts are expected to shift gradually eastward during the day, reducing visibility and making travel especially treacherous near the lakefront.
Cold temperatures will keep road surfaces slick well into next week, and the NWS warns additional snow chances are possible in the coming days. Drivers are urged to use caution, reduce speed, and allow extra time for travel through Sunday afternoon.
For updated forecasts and snow totals, residents can visit weather.gov/chicago or monitor local alerts for real-time updates.
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