Chicago, IL – Northern Illinois is expected to see bands of lake effect snow late Sunday into Monday, with localized accumulations possible near the southern edge of Lake Michigan.
According to the US National Weather Service Chicago, the snow will likely develop Sunday afternoon and continue into Monday, potentially coating untreated roads and making travel slippery. Areas most at risk include northwest Indiana and Chicago’s lakefront neighborhoods, though forecasters say the favored snow zone may shift as the event approaches.
Most of the region will avoid significant accumulation, but brief bursts of heavier snow within lake effect bands could temporarily reduce visibility and cause slick conditions, especially during the Monday morning commute.
Forecasters are continuing to monitor where the strongest snow bands will form, noting that lake effect snow is often highly localized and dependent on wind direction over Lake Michigan.
Drivers are urged to stay alert for changing conditions and check for updates through the weekend as the setup becomes clearer.
