Forecasters are warning of serious impacts that a potential winter storm could have on the Chicago area later this week.
most of the Chicago area is currently under a winter storm watch for Wednesday, with heavy snow and significant accumulations possible across the region.Confidence is growing that accumulations could exceed four inches or even six inches across the area, while some forecast models indicate an even bigger storm that could impact the area for most of Wednesday and even into Thursday morning.
Winds are also expected to shift out of the north or northeast as the big storm system approaches the area, and according to the NBC 5 Storm Team those shifted winds could lead to lake enhancement of the snow, potentially causing higher accumulations in parts of Lake and Cook counties in Illinois, as well as Lake and Porter counties in northwest Indiana.
The National Weather Service is also cautioning residents that variance in the storm’s path could have negative consequences as well. If the storm system tracks further north, mixed precipitation could occur in areas south of Interstate 80 and in parts of northwest Indiana. Freezing rain or sleet could also occur in that scenario.If the storm tracks further south, then the heaviest snow will be more widespread across the area, according to forecast models.
Lake-enhancement of the snow could drive totals even higher in areas closer to Lake Michigan, according to the NBC 5 Storm Team.
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