Winter Weather Advisory issued January 31 at 2:34AM CST until January 31 at 4:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Additional snow accumulations
between 2 and 4 inches along the Cook County shore to 1 inch or
less along and west of the Interstate 294 corridor. Localized
totals over 4 inches possible along the shore.
* WHERE...Central Cook, Northern Cook, and Southern Cook Counties.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM CST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A main lake effect snow band is expected to
move over the area prior to sunrise, then settle along the Cook
County shore, including downtown Chicago, through the day. Though
the intensity of snow will gradually diminish through the day,
localized snowfall rates over 1 inch per hour are expected this
morning.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for Illinois can be obtained at
www.gettingaroundillinois.com.
During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.
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