Winter weather covers Chicago area for rush hour
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Snow and rain slow down the Friday afternoon and evening rush as the front sags southward.
There will be poor visibility at times.
Heaviest snow so far along the Wisconsin state line into McHenry and Lake counties.
Snowfall rates of 1" to 1.5" per hour have been common.
This line of wintry weather will slide south right over Chicago during the afternoon/evening rush.
Visibility may drop, and roads will be slick in some spots. Snow to the north and rain well to the south.
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for McHenry, Boone, and Winnebago counties until 4 p.m. A Winter weather advisory remains in place for Lake County until 4 p.m.
Snowfall amounts of one to four inches will be possible, with isolated higher amounts near the Wisconsin state line.
According to the National Weather Service, there is potential for snowfall totals exceeding 6 inches in the heaviest snow band.
TONIGHT: CLOUDY & CHILLY. SCATTERED FLURRIES. LOW 29.
SATURDAY: PARTLY CLOUDY WITH PASSING FLURRIES. HIGH 38.
SUNDAY: CLOUDY & BREEZY. HIGH 46.