CHICAGO (CBS) -- A cold rain was coming in from the south Friday night, and it will change to wet snow into the early morning hours, especially near the Wisconsin line. Snow showers will linger through noon on Saturday.
A winter storm warning was issued earlier for Lake and McHenry counties starting at 4 a.m., but Kane and DeKalb counties have now been added to the warning.
Other parts of the aera – including DuPage, LaSalle, and Kendall counties, and Cook County north of Chicago – are under a winter weather advisory.
Snow totals so far
wintry mix in some areas
Heavy rainfall in parts of the area
Rain changes to snow through the morning
We're in ALERT MODE through the morning. Winter Storm Warning for areas to the North and NW.
Spring storm has moved in overnight with heavy rain in areas. Rain changes to snow around daybreak.
We could see 6+ inches of wet snow near the Wisconsin line and NW, tapering off quickly as you move to the south. Graphic tells the story.
Forecast
Today: Rain changes to snow this morning, falling heavily at times. 6+ inches are possible near the Wisconsin line, tapering off to just rain far south. Heaviest snow ends by noon. High of 38.
Tonight: Low of 30.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy and 46.
What to expect on Saturday
Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are possible near the Wisconsin state line through the morning hours.
The worst conditions expected from 4 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Snow totals near the Wisconsin state line, again, could be 5" to 8".
For DeKalb and Kane counties, expect 2" to 5".
Snow ends early afternoon.
TONIGHT: COLD RAIN & WIND. LOW 34.
SATURDAY: WET SNOW NORTH. COLD RAIN SOUTH. HIGH 38.
SUNDAY: MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGH 46.
Winter storm warning expanded
A winter storm warning was issued earlier for Lake and McHenry counties starting at 4 a.m., but Kane and DeKalb counties have now been added to the warning.
Boone, Winnebago, Ogle, and Lee counties are also part of the warning, which runs until 1 p.m. Saturday.
Other parts of the aera – including DuPage, LaSalle, and Kendall counties, and Cook County north of Chicago – are under a winter weather advisory.
A cold rain was coming in from the south Friday night, and it will change to wet snow into the early morning hours, especially near the Wisconsin line. Snow showers will linger through noon on Saturday.
Roads will become covered with snow, and travel will be hazardous.
Heavy wet snow and gusty winds could take down tree limbs and power lines. The heavy, wet nature of the snow will also make shoveling hazardous.
