Winter Storm Warning Remains In Effect Until Midnight For Chicagoland
CHICAGO (CBS) – The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning on Saturday that remains in effect until midnight on Sunday night.
As of an update at 3:40 p.m., DuPage, Cook, Will, Lake, McHenry, DeKalb, Kane, LaSalle, Kendall, Grundy and Porter, Indiana counties the Winter Storm Warning remain in effect until midnight on Sunday. There will be an additional 2 to 4 inches of snow accumulation expected through Sunday evening. This is result in a storm total of 5 to 10 inches in these areas.
LOT continues Winter Storm Warning till Dec 12, 12:00 AM CST https://t.co/u8ceOHvNRe
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) December 11, 2016
As of an update at 3:40 p.m., Winnebago, Boone, McHenry, Ogle, and Lee counties the Winter Storm Warning remain in effect until 9 p.m. on Sunday. There will be an additional 1 to 3 inches of snow accumulation expected through Sunday evening. This is result in a storm total of 4 to 8 inches in these areas.
LOT extends Winter Storm Warning for Boone, Lee, Ogle, Winnebago [IL] till 9:00 PM CST https://t.co/oiQn2A9uDC
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) December 11, 2016
As of an update at 3:30 p.m., a Winter Storm Warning remains in affect in areas in Northwest Indiana until 4 a.m. EST/ 3 a.m. CST Monday morning.
This is bring hazardous weather. There will be an additional 1 to 3 inches of snow accumulation expected through Monday morning. This will result in a storm total of 6 to 10 inches in these areas.
Periods of snow will continue into late Sunday evening. Roads will be snow covered and slippery throughout Sunday night.
Heavier bands of snow across extreme nrn IL and & nw IN. Visibility down to half mile in some locations. pic.twitter.com/lUGbXfNBPD
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) December 11, 2016
Period of snow will persist throughout Sunday evening, with snowfall heavy at times.
The National Weather Service warns of reduced visibility during heavier snow fall, likely below a mile at times.
Snow has started again, with heavier bands around nctrl IL & nw IN. A Winter Storm Warning is still in effect. pic.twitter.com/lfLD8qaa3P
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) December 11, 2016
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.
To keep up with the storm's latest conditions and more, visit the CBS Chicago Weather page or download the CBS Chicago Weather app.
Period heavier snow especially along/north I-88 through late afternoon. Slipper7 travel and reduced visibility. pic.twitter.com/JtVTmuV1C6
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) December 11, 2016