Chicago, IL – A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until noon Monday for the Chicago metro area, where heavy lake-effect snow and strong winds are expected to create dangerous travel conditions, according to the National Weather Service in Chicago/Romeoville.
Forecasters report that 4 to 8 inches of snow are likely across northern and central Cook, southern Cook, and eastern Will counties, with locally higher totals possible along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Snowfall rates may exceed 2 inches per hour in some areas, significantly reducing visibility.
At Chicago Midway Airport, temperatures were around 27°F early Monday, with blowing snow and gusts up to 35 mph producing near whiteout conditions. The NWS warns that travel could be “dangerous to nearly impossible” at times during the morning commute, particularly on open roads and bridges.
Conditions are expected to gradually improve by afternoon as the snow tapers off and skies become mostly sunny. Highs will reach near 35°F, followed by colder, breezy weather Monday night.
Drivers are urged to delay travel if possible and exercise extreme caution if they must be on the roads. Wind chills will hover in the teens, adding to the risk of exposure for anyone stranded outdoors.
