Winter Storm Warning For Chicagoland Area
CHICAGO (CBS) – The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, and Porter counties beginning 6 p.m. Saturday evening.
The National Weather Service in Chicago issued a Winter Storm Warning with "significant, heavy snowfall" from 6 p.m. Saturday through midnight on Sunday.
The Winter Weather Advisory is no longer in effect.
The heaviest totals are expected along and north of I-88, with snow totals of 8 to 12 inches by Sunday evening. South of I-88 to I-80 corridor, totals of 6 to 10 inches are expected.
Winter Storm Warning has been issued for much of nrn IL & portions of nw IN. Highest amounts north of I-88. pic.twitter.com/qkniG6j8yj
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) December 10, 2016
The National Weather Service warns of reduced visibility during heavier snow fall, likely below a mile at times.
A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions. Significant amount of snow will make traveling difficult. The NWS recommends to only travel if it is an emergency.
Another safety tip for driving in the snow and ice...Take it Slow!! pic.twitter.com/xEKp0eqaIV
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) December 10, 2016
To keep up with the storm's latest conditions and more, visit the CBS Chicago Weather page or download the CBS Chicago Weather app.