Alertes en vigueurHermosa, Chicago, IL

What: Lake effect snow expected Saturday morning. Total snow accumulations could locally exceed 3 inches, especially near the lake.
Where: Central Cook and Southern Cook Counties.
When: From 6 AM to 4 PM CST Saturday.
Impacts: Localized hazardous travel is expected on Saturday especially near the lake.
Additional Details: A band of lake effect snow is expected to shift back westward Saturday morning, and is expected to impact parts of northeastern Illinois on Saturday. While the footprint of accumulating snow is likely to be lower, localized additional accumulations and associated travel impacts are expected.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from near white out conditions in very heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.