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Chicago, IL Weather Alert: 3+ Inches Possible by Noon Friday Nov 13
CHICAGO, IL – A winter weather advisory has been extended across portions of the Chicago metropolitan area and northwest Indiana early Friday, Nov. 13, as lake effect snow threatens to create slippery
By Jenna Hartley · 2026-11-13T08:46:17.342Z
CHICAGO, IL – A winter weather advisory has been extended across portions of the Chicago metropolitan area and northwest Indiana early Friday, Nov. 13, as lake effect snow threatens to create slippery roads and rapidly changing travel conditions during the morning commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Chicago, the advisory now remains in effect until noon CST Friday , covering southern Cook County and eastern Will County in Illinois, along with Lake County in northwest Indiana.
Forecasters warn that localized snowfall totals could exceed 3 inches , with narrow bands of lake effect snow producing sharply different conditions across relatively short distances.
Communities included in the advisory are Orland Park, Oak Forest, Calumet City, Park Forest, Lemont, Crete, Beecher and Peotone in Illinois, along with Hammond, Gary and Merrillville in Indiana.
The National Weather Service emphasized that lake effect snowfall can be highly unpredictable, with road conditions shifting from wet pavement to snow covered surfaces within just a mile.
Areas immediately along the Lake Michigan shoreline may experience less accumulation because snow is expected to struggle to stick within a few miles of the lake.
However, locations farther inland could encounter heavier snowfall and more significant travel disruptions.
Friday morning commuters should prepare for sudden changes in visibility, snowfall intensity and road conditions , particularly when traveling between communities affected by different snow bands.
Officials also caution that stairs, sidewalks and driveways could become icy and slippery, increasing the risk of falls.
Drivers are encouraged to reduce speeds, increase following distances and allow extra travel time.
Illinois motorists can check current road conditions at gettingaroundillinois.com , while Indiana travelers can visit 511in.org for highway updates.
The advisory is currently scheduled to expire at noon Friday , but localized slick spots may remain where snow accumulates.