Chicago, IL – The National Weather Service in Chicago is warning residents across northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana to prepare for potentially dangerous lake effect snow beginning Sunday night and lasting into Monday morning.
According to the National Weather Service, rain will move through the area Saturday evening and transition to snow overnight, with little to no accumulation expected early Sunday. However, conditions are expected to worsen significantly late Sunday night as intense lake effect snow bands form along Lake Michigan.
Forecasters say Cook, eastern Will, Lake (IN), and Porter counties are under a Winter Storm Watch, with the heaviest snow rates—up to 2 to 3 inches per hour—possible in narrow, slow-moving bands. Gusty winds over 35 mph may accompany the snow, sharply reducing visibility and creating hazardous travel conditions during the Monday morning commute.
Meteorologists note that uncertainty remains on the exact placement of the heaviest snow bands, but localized impacts could vary dramatically over short distances—from light flurries to near whiteout conditions.
Residents are urged to monitor weather updates closely and prepare for difficult driving conditions late Sunday night through Monday morning.
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