Heavy snow and hazardous travel conditions are expected across the Midwest, including parts of Chicago.
A winter storm system moving into the Chicago area is set to hit parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin with heavy snow. The snow will gradually creep into Illinois Thursday afternoon, according to the NBC 5 Storm Team. The snow prompted winter storm warnings and advisories across the Midwest -- including in Racine and Kenosha Counties -- with as much as seven inches of snow and hazardous travel possible.
Plan on a messy commute this morning with the heaviest snow from this storm falling between now & noon.While the snow won't pack as much of a punch once it arrives in the Chicago area, it could come just in time for the Thursday afternoon and Friday morning commutes, leading to slick and slippery roads. In addition to the snow, temperatures in the Chicago area will get colder, NBC 5 Meteorologist Alicia Roman said, with temperatures in the 30s Thursday and Friday and dipping into the 20s this weekend before a warm-up arrives next week.Thursday in the Chicago area started out mostly dry and chilly, with some flurries across far western Illinois.By Thursday afternoon, a rain-snow mix will develop, Roman said. Beginning around 6 p.m., the wintry mix will transition to all snow, with scattered snow showers expected for the majority of the area. Periods of snow could lead to slippery travel Thursday night, the National Weather Service warned, with reduced visibility, especially along and north of I-80. According to NBC 5 Meteorologist Alicia Roman, Thursday night through Friday morning there is a potential for accumulating snow and slippery travel. While there remains uncertainty in the exact storm track, confidence in accumulating snow is greatest for areas north of I-88.Overnight, snow was expected to continue, Roman said, mixing with drizzle at times
WINTER STORM SNOW CHICAGO MIDWEST TRAVEL ADVISORY
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Meteorological winter begins with cold temps in Chicago, winter storm warnings in MidwestWhile the Chicago area ushered in the start of meteorological winter with cold, dry weather, winter storm warnings and advisories were brewing for parts of…
Read more »
Chicago Forecast: Winter Storm Expected Thursday NightA winter storm is expected to hit Chicago Thursday night, bringing several inches of snow to the area.
Read more »
See where forecasters expect freezing rain, snow in Pa. this weekendThe National Weather Service issued two winter storm warnings and three winter weather advisories starting Sunday.
Read more »
Friday weather: Ice storm warnings cover Midwest, as arctic blast slams East CoastThe eastern half of the United States is enduring the latest arctic blast.
Read more »
Weather: Ice storm warnings cover Midwest, as arctic blast slams East Coast, West Coast floodingThe eastern half of the United States is enduring the latest arctic blast from Minnesota down to northern Florida and up to New England.
Read more »
More snow, bitter cold to slam Northeast and Midwest in fast-moving clipper stormMillions are facing the coldest air of the season with record low temperatures possible in the south and blizzard conditions and dangerous winds stretching from the Midwest to New England. NBC’s Sam Brock reports and Al Roker tracks the forecast.
Read more »